booxzzy Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 one of my jack ass friends said that u can use a bit of kerosine in the fuel mixture as an octane booster,he supported his theory telling me that kerosine is the same as petroleum which is actually diesel fuel but with less additives. mentioning the diesel he got me to think its possible but because i have poor knowing of chemistry i decided to ask u did anyone heard any similar stories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickisGod Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I cant say ive herd of this. But i know they use kerosine as an anti gelling agent in winter for diesel engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelps Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 don't believe your buddy... Toluene Xylene Methanol or Ethanol those 3 are the easiest for bumping octane lvl's but require more than just dumping in some or a combo of any of those chemicals. search for home made octane boosters and you will find a few different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew3160 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I have heard similar a long time ago but never cared to look into it. They make specific products for boosting octane, so I would prob start with those as an octane booster or buy higher octane fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollinRhino Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Moth balls would be a lot better than kerosene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booxzzy Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 just read few articles about octane boosters and 90% of them use kerosine as a base in the mix with toluene,xylene or Methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether what a rip offfffffffffff!!!!!! here is the page with DIY octane boosters: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/engine-modifications/44006-homemade-octane-booster-formulas.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelps Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 just read few articles about octane boosters and 90% of them use kerosine as a base in the mix with toluene,xylene or Methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether what a rip offfffffffffff!!!!!! here is the page with DIY octane boosters: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/engine-modifications/44006-homemade-octane-booster-formulas.html they are using it as a detergent not a octane booster. all home made boosters require a detergent and lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03crawldaddy Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) Kerosine is more like #1 diesel, which is closer to jet fuel than the actual fuel you put in your trucks. The diesel you get at a pump is #2 diesel. As an octane booster I'm not sure how it would work out. It could slow the burn down, which would reduce detonation, but would you really gain power? I wouldn't imagine. Also, diesel is considered a lubricant, gasoline is considered a solvent. Edited May 22, 2012 by 03crawldaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Kerosine is more like #1 diesel, which is closer to jet fuel than the actual fuel you put in your trucks. The diesel you get at a pump is #2 diesel. As an octane booster I'm not sure how it would work out. It could slow the burn down, which would reduce detonation, but would you really gain power? I wouldn't imagine. Also, diesel is considered a lubricant, gasoline is considered a solvent. You hit it right on the nose, well said my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booxzzy Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 they are using it as a detergent not a octane booster. all home made boosters require a detergent and lube. i see,u r right about that,they r using it as a carb cleaner too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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