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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #30 on: December 19, 2014, 11:00:44 PM »
We never get tired of you telling us that Pops ;)

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #31 on: December 20, 2014, 12:36:46 AM »
We never get tired of you telling us that Pops ;)

Well that's alright then innit.

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #32 on: December 20, 2014, 11:43:16 PM »
I tell you what, this 2-EHN is good stuff.  Even at the low dose the engine is a lot smoother following cold starting, and I'm not pushing the throttle anywhere near as far to keep it rolling at 30mph.  It's a bit early to know what the effect on fuel efficiency is but I'm pretty hopeful about this!

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #33 on: December 21, 2014, 01:06:01 AM »
I've been thinking it's worth a try... and now I'm convinced that's so.

Usually do acetone @ 0.15%, but think it's pretty close to a placebo with my bio.
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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2015, 06:56:28 PM »
Just an update for those who are interested, I am about 600 ml into the 1 litre I bought, it has been used in my Galaxy which is on 50/50 ish bio dino our other Peugeot 1.6Hdi which is on dino and more recently my brother inlaws Audi 2.5tdi following what I can only say is amazing transformation to my Galaxy. I was beginning to think I would have to possibly replace or get overhauled the injectors as it was starting to sound really harsh and drive sluggish. I dosed at 3ml per litre for 70litres of fuel and 2ml per litre since then. The other cars have had 1 ml per litre added but only for the last couple of weeks or so so nothing to report on them yet.
   The Galaxy is like a new car on steroids ! quicker to start, quieter at idle and drives like a dream. No need to floor it on fast roads just squeeze the throttle and she flies up to 100 in a breeze. Just bought 5 litres half given to my Bro inlaw for his Audi and the rest for my cars, it will go in the camper tomorrow and I shall take her for a drive to get it into the system but that wont get many miles for a couple of months yet.

    How are others getting on ?

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #35 on: January 28, 2015, 12:54:31 AM »
Still using it, back to summer MPGs now :)

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #36 on: April 30, 2015, 11:16:02 AM »
Still sold on the 2-EHN, just ordered another 5l, I think I'll keep using it over the summer too.  Been dosing 40ml in 25l of bio (1.6:1000).
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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #37 on: April 30, 2015, 02:51:59 PM »
I am totally sold on it too.

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #38 on: April 30, 2015, 04:16:46 PM »
I wonder if Nitro Methane would work, I still have 5 litres left from my model days.
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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #39 on: April 30, 2015, 05:14:07 PM »
Still sold on the 2-EHN, just ordered another 5l, I think I'll keep using it over the summer too.  Been dosing 40ml in 25l of bio (1.6:1000).

Who did you buy it from Tony? Did you use the 'make offer' with Trinity?

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #40 on: April 30, 2015, 09:45:33 PM »
It's funny stuff. I've been dosing my veg with 30ml per 20ltrs and it doesn't seem to make any noticeable difference in my 2.5di transit and yet others rave about it.

I'm going to carry on using it though because I bought 5 litres!

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #41 on: April 30, 2015, 10:06:31 PM »
I bought 5ltrs of 2-ehn and I found it made no difference to my car/van try in mates car the same total waste of money in my opinion. but on the other hand I been using acetone as a additive and find it really makes big difference in the performance of my old van

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #42 on: May 01, 2015, 06:07:36 PM »
Still sold on the 2-EHN, just ordered another 5l, I think I'll keep using it over the summer too.  Been dosing 40ml in 25l of bio (1.6:1000).

Who did you buy it from Tony? Did you use the 'make offer' with Trinity?

No I got it from that power.enhancer seller you linked earlier in the thread, as you point out better value per litre.

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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #43 on: May 02, 2015, 12:54:09 AM »
I see that Trinity have dropped their price...now £38.99 BIN inc delivery for 5lt but they also have the offer button. I wonder what price they have set for accepting an offer.

On December 16th 2014 power enhancer was best value...looks like trinity is now.
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Re: Poor winter fuel economy
« Reply #44 on: May 02, 2015, 02:43:39 PM »
I had my offer of £37 inc postage accepted when I bought mine from them in July 14.