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11-20-2007, 01:51 PM
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I happend across this video,
so whos' gonna try it and see if it's true
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11-20-2007, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by onthefence  | Not so sure about the acetone, maybe it will damage the engine.
But the other ideas make sense, or he could have bought a smaller car!
Here in SoCal premium is up to $3.50 +
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11-20-2007, 03:25 PM
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11-24-2007, 01:57 PM
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11-24-2007, 02:01 PM
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Points: 35,258, Level: 100 | Level up: 2%, 0 Points needed | | Just about everything else in the video is correct, but the last point "Acetone". If it truly worked, everyone would be doing it right now. Also, just think about how that would not work..
Maybe Acetone sales have dropped... lol | |
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12-23-2007, 06:28 PM
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Level up: 5%, 25 Points needed | | Shutting the car off when idling for more than 30 seconds???? 
You know how many times I'd be shutting it off in Miami traffic? | |
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Level up: 53%, 72 Points needed | | Check out some of the gas additives, acetone is one of the ingredients. The video is quite true. Regular tune ups, oil changes and proper tire pressure all help. Acetone or other gas addities are also a great benefit. Great find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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