Can mixing rubbing alchohol in gas help pass smog?
12-26-2003, 04:37 AM
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Re: Can mixing rubbing alchohol in gas help pass smog? (wakethatassup)
Alcohol cleans fuel system.
Yes you can add some because it will act as a detergent but it will not make you pass emissions.
Maybe if your Fuel injectors were dirty it might help.
Yes you can add some because it will act as a detergent but it will not make you pass emissions.
Maybe if your Fuel injectors were dirty it might help.
12-26-2003, 07:40 AM
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Re: Can mixing rubbing alchohol in gas help pass smog? (JD_B18CDX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JD_B18CDX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Alcohol cleans fuel system.
Yes you can add some because it will act as a detergent but it will not make you pass emissions.
Maybe if your Fuel injectors were dirty it might help.
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If alcohol works like a fuel injector cleaner....you might not pass emissions. When ever I used that bottled cleaner stuff, my car stunk!! and it liked to blow out nasty smoke.
Is that safe?? rubbing alcohol - gas tank
what would the ratio be if you mixed it??
Just curious casue I have never heard about that.
No emissions test here ... ha ha ... and I wouldn't pass!!
Yes you can add some because it will act as a detergent but it will not make you pass emissions.
Maybe if your Fuel injectors were dirty it might help.
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If alcohol works like a fuel injector cleaner....you might not pass emissions. When ever I used that bottled cleaner stuff, my car stunk!! and it liked to blow out nasty smoke.
Is that safe?? rubbing alcohol - gas tank
what would the ratio be if you mixed it??
Just curious casue I have never heard about that.
No emissions test here ... ha ha ... and I wouldn't pass!!
12-26-2003, 08:14 AM
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Re: Can mixing rubbing alchohol in gas help pass smog? (civicgirl114)
sounds insane to me..for just a buck more get some decent cleaner at Kragens..and if u need more to pass then uve got other problems besides a dirty fuel system
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12-26-2003, 09:41 AM
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Yes it will help, alcohol burns cleaner than gas does. The result will be cleaner exhaust gases escaping your muffler. Also be sure to have the car warmed up before the test.
12-26-2003, 11:31 AM
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Re: (JMU1337)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JMU1337 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes it will help, alcohol burns cleaner than gas does. The result will be cleaner exhaust gases escaping your muffler. Also be sure to have the car warmed up before the test.</TD></TR></TABLE> cars in NJ are warm up alot before the test!!
12-26-2003, 11:46 AM
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Re: (B18CBungy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CBungy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just buy a bottle of Techron.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Or just always run Chevron Supreme which contains Techron. There is a reason the gas stations besides Chevron sell this stuff even though it says "Chevron" on it. Because Chevron has the patent on it and there is nothing better.
And I've never heard of the rubbing alcohol thing. I've always been told to just run alcohol or av-fuel.
Or just always run Chevron Supreme which contains Techron. There is a reason the gas stations besides Chevron sell this stuff even though it says "Chevron" on it. Because Chevron has the patent on it and there is nothing better.
And I've never heard of the rubbing alcohol thing. I've always been told to just run alcohol or av-fuel.
12-26-2003, 07:58 PM
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Re: Can mixing rubbing alchohol in gas help pass smog? (wakethatassup)
So I might not pass smog and be screwed, got a bottle of rubbing alchohol though.
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