Placing a C battery in a gas tank will not improve mileage. This may be a myth that is associated with experiments that some motorists have performed by adding acetone, found in everyday products such as nail polish, raises the mileage yield for hybrid vehicles. It would seem that information concerning the addition of a regular C battery to increase mileage would be extensively tested and recommended by the car manufacturer.
Not Recommended
Unsubstantiated experimentation to obtain better fuel mileage is not recommended and may lead to a dangerous or lethal situation. If you do not have experience mixing gasoline with additives or placing a battery in the gas tank, you should not take advice to do so without checking with a certified auto mechanic or someone that is experienced with chemical reactions involving gasoline.
Be Cautious of Adding C Batteries to a Gas Tank
Be suspect of information that you come across that suggests that the addition of a C battery will increase your fuel efficiency. Ask for substantiation in the form of test results and some certification from the manufacturer that suggests that the process of adding a C battery is safe and will not cause harm or injury to either you or your vehicle. The worse outcome, aside from a fire or explosion, would be a huge vehicle repair bill that you have to pay because the car’s warranty was invalidated. This invalidation would occur by you adding a battery to the gas tank to boost mileage.
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