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Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon May 16, 2022 10:57 am

Anybody try the fuel scent additives? I know there has been many complaints from the wives about the Ts stinking up the garage, but I guess that goes beyond Ts because they now sell additives that emit all kinds of flavors from your exhaust to make the wife happy. Here are some of the scents they sell now online.

Grape,Strawberry,Cherry,Raspberry,Blueberry,Cinnamon,Popcorn,Apple,Tangerine,Bubble Gum,

Cotton Candy,Banana,Vanilla,Baby Powder,Watermelon,Pina Colada,Fruit Punch,Pichouly,Root Beer


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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Mon May 16, 2022 11:47 am

There's the reason the Indians in Montana called the first infernal gas buggies "skunk wagons" :lol:
Get a horse !

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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by David Greenlees » Mon May 16, 2022 1:06 pm

I enjoy the pleasant and distinctive smell of the aromatic hydrocarbons in race gas while racing at the track, in the pits and at the shop. Although, your wife's opinion may vary.
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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by John Heaman » Mon May 16, 2022 1:25 pm

Personally I never knew of 'fuel fragrance'.
Upon researching Amazon.com I found this variation.


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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by TXGOAT2 » Mon May 16, 2022 1:35 pm

A Model T engine in good running order running on straight gasoline will emit very little exhaust odor. Any older engine running on pump gas will have a strong and unpleasant exhaust odor, and if the engine is burning oil, running rich, or mis-firing, the odor will be much stronger. The odor is not from the gasoline combustion process. It is caused by an additive, specifically, an "odorant" which is added to gasoline (by law) to give it a unique and very strong and objectionable odor. It gives both the raw gasoline and the exhaust an overpowering odor. The substance is ethyl mercaptan. Please note that exhaust gases from any internal combustion engine, no matter what they smell like, can be deadly. Do not inhale exhaust fumes, no matter what they smell like. Do not run engines, space heaters, water heaters, weed burners, or any other combustion device in a closed and unventillated area. The exhaust from a modern vehicle with all emission systems working properly may not emit as strong an exhaust odor as an older vehicle, but it is still not anywhere near safe to breathe, and all caution should be taken to avoid breathing it.


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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by Erik Barrett » Mon May 16, 2022 2:49 pm

We were going to put the Cherry scent additive in the Wild Cherry race car but there are rules about exotic fuels and additives so we decided against it.

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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by CudaMan » Mon May 16, 2022 4:44 pm

I once had a 1970 Dodge Charger that still had its high compression pistons in the engine. As an experiment for a while, I poured a gallon of Xylene into the tank with every gas fill-up. It did help with the pinging, and the exhaust smelled great! :)
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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by Craig Leach » Mon May 16, 2022 5:00 pm

My neighbor likes to use the stuff in vehicles he has for sale. I'm under the impression that it only has the sent when the engine is running so unless you leave the car running in the garage ( not recommended ) you may not smell it. I personally prefer synthetic racing caster oil its a good top end lube & smells fast.
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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by tom_strickling » Mon May 16, 2022 5:30 pm

Reminds me of an old Saturday Night Live Sketch for exhaust freshener


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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by mbowen » Tue May 17, 2022 12:49 am

I run 94 octane unleaded avgas in my Ts. It’s more expensive, but doesn’t have the added stink of mogas, has zero alcohol, and is guaranteed stable for 2 years.
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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by Kaiser » Tue May 17, 2022 6:45 am

A buddy of mine who owns a bar in town uses one of those Vespa three wheelers for running errands, it has a 260cc two stroke engine, which is rather worn and emits a huge blue cloud when he puts his foot down, but he runs Strawberry scented two stroke oil in it, smells sweet as summer :lol: :lol:
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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by tdump » Tue May 17, 2022 9:27 pm

UM< perhaps we could put some skunk smell in it to prevent people from tailgating our T's while on the road?
Well maby "chicken Truck Scent" would be a little less problematic but just as effective :D .
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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by Oldav8tor » Tue May 17, 2022 10:03 pm

Not an additive but I've heard diesels running processed fryer oil often have a faint scent of french fries.

My wife loves popcorn, I bet if I put the popcorn scent in my gas without telling her it would drive her nuts trying to see where it was coming from.
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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by Been Here Before » Wed May 18, 2022 9:28 am

What is your objective? The use of an oil to achieve a fragrance is based on the fragrance reference. In the early days of automobile racing the smell of castor oil meant that you had race car power under the bonnet. I use to add castor to my BSA and Indian. Lovely smell. Castor oil was an upper lubricant too.


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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed May 18, 2022 10:30 am

I would avoid international border checkpoints if you are using the cannabis scented fuel....


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Re: Anybody try fuel fragrance

Post by John Heaman » Wed May 18, 2022 12:33 pm

TXGOAT2 wrote:
Wed May 18, 2022 10:30 am
I would avoid international border checkpoints if you are using the cannabis scented fuel....

Point taken!
Probably not a good idea at all considering R.I.D.E. checks within your own borders!


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