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just dumped a gallon of toluene in the tank....=)

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Old 04-14-2004, 09:56 PM
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Default just dumped a gallon of toluene in the tank....=)

took about 20 miles.....thought it was snake oil, then whoa......third gear up a freeway entrance and i was at 100 before i knew it.....the car idles way better too.....paid 9.15 at sherman-williams........now i need an adjustment =P
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I've used 5 so far, car accelerates MUCH smoother also
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where do u buy toluene, is it totally safe???
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Default Re: where do u buy toluene, is it totally safe???

You can get it at most paint stores, and some hardware stores. For more info on toluene, click the link below.<ul><li><a href="http://nyet.org/cars/toluene.html">http://nyet.org/cars/toluene.html</a</li></ul>
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Definitely NOT snake oil. Especially if you run XR.
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Default Depends on how you define "safe"- don't inhale too...

much of it, it can make you sterile (of course, maybe that is a good thing) : )

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Default Just be careful, nitrile gloves and good ventilation

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