Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - Using Toluene as Octane Boost

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Originally Posted by MTS

toluene and xylene are old school octane boosters... they work, but with consequences. My understanding is they're corrosive to fuel lines, rings, gaskets as well as internals within injectors, can gunk injectors, etc. Basically not worth long term use. ya, it's paint thinner.

My biggest concern, however, is not what it will do to your car. Cars can be replaced. The problem is that you don't have a good way to handle it safely, meaning you're at risk of exposure through inhalation and accidental contact with the skin. It also has a flash point of 36°F. See the Material Safety Data Sheet here.

People who need/want higher octane fuel for their car should locate a local racing fuel dealer. It's probably cheaper than mixing your own. It's definitely safer.

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	AustinTashis Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nowhere	Quote: Originally Posted by MTS toluene and xylene are old school octane boosters... they work, but with consequences. My understanding is they're corrosive to fuel lines, rings, gaskets as well as internals within injectors, can gunk injectors, etc. Basically not worth long term use. ya, it's paint thinner. My biggest concern, however, is not what it will do to your car. Cars can be replaced. The problem is that you don't have a good way to handle it safely, meaning you're at risk of exposure through inhalation and accidental contact with the skin. It also has a flash point of 36°F. See the Material Safety Data Sheet here. People who need/want higher octane fuel for their car should locate a local racing fuel dealer. It's probably cheaper than mixing your own. It's definitely safer. __________________ Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.