I think that is the 4th link to the same EPA document (the other three earlier links go to the original scanned PDF itself--And I posted a section from it).
I guess my frustration is that here is a report from two test labs (I think that is what is it says) that both reached the same conclusion. No response such as "here is where they went wrong in their testing" or how a test with a 2007 model car with full emissions control (injectors, computer, O2 sensor, knock sensor, etc.) is helped with Fuelon... But, instead, a preemptive post right at the beginning that said:
B4 some 1 here quotes some bogus 1980 test from the EPA.
The EPA, FDA, FTC and others have interests.That interest is making money.If you think our G-Ment would not lie to us to make a buck..your a newbie.Not long ago, smoking was "good" for you.The list goes on.I will not go more into this..those that know..know.
And as Diesel Bomber has said, modern cars with O2 sensors will simply adjust the fuel/air mixture to bring everything back to optimum--regardless of the additive. For example, ethanol is supposed to add oxygen to the fuel and lean out the mixture for a cleaner burn. This only works in engines without O2 sensors--in the modern car--nothing will change (except poor fuel mileage as more fuel is injected to make up for the lower BTU content / extra oxygen per gallon of Ethanol).
There is also another reason why "modern" cars do not use lean burn techniques (which really do increase efficiency) now... Simply, the hotter combustion simply creates more Oxides of Nitrogen and a an exhaust gas mixture which does not respond well to normal catalytic converters. Honda had the original VTEC engine--but had to drop it as emissions requirements tightened. Turns out that the normal 14:1 stoichiometric air/fuel mixture works best with catalytic converters (which reduce emissions roughly by a factor of 100).
There are other techniques out there (like stratified charge--gasoline) engines which attempt to balance out the engineering issues of economy, power, and emissions... But, in the end, I don't see how an ounce or two of additive will have much positive change to a well running/designed/modern gasoline engine.
Regarding:
Tried acetone years ago.It does work.Not as well though. Fuelon has some acetone in it along with 100+ other things.
I believe that this is a
real GM service bulletin--Found it quoted several places (but, this is the Internet after all):
Bulletin No.: 05-00-89-072
Date: October 24, 2005
INFORMATION
Subject:
Fuel and Oil Additives - Facts and Myths/Maximizing Fuel Economy
...
Chemicals that are normally used as solvents also should not be used. These include acetone, ketones, and methanol. These solvents can be incompatible with your vehicles rubber or sealing components, and may dissolve the vehicle's paint finish. In the case of methanol, corrosion of metal parts in the fuel system also may occur.
Note: Never use acetone, ketones, or methanol additives in your vehicle. Some of these solvents may damage or corrode your fuel system. They are also very damaging to the painted surfaces of the vehicle if spilled.
If Fuelon contains Acetone--I assume that GM will void your warranty if they catch you putting Fuelon in your car and are having weird fuel system/engine problems.
See lots of reasons never to use Fuelon, have seen few reasons to use it.
-Bill
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