Evaluation of Microlon and Technol-G : final report.

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• Creators:
  Sprinkel, Michael M
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Motor vehicles--Fuel consumption
  • Microlon
  • Technol-G
• Publication/ Report Number:
  VHTRC 82-R32
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Virginia
• Corporate Publisher:
  Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC)
• Abstract:
  An evaluation was made of the cost-effectiveness of the automotive products Microlon, an engine treatment consisting of Teflon suspended in a solvent, and Technol-G, a gasoline treating additive consisting of a blend of aliphatic and aromatic distillates. Examined in the evaluation were engineering test reports provided by the manufacturers of the products, test results reported by users of the products, and the performance of the products when used in six of the Department's 1/2-ton Dodge pickup trucks. While the results suggest that use of the products can reduce gasoline consumption, more study is needed to conclude that they are cost-effective.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18988/dot_18988_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.08 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:1921de2a1bad2e640763abc9daccc946387642eb0cc857770f12964e1a61329a