Magic Tank

Just saw this on the morning news "Deal or Dud" feature.

The product is designed to be carried as an emergency fuel supply in the event you run out. It is advertised an being safe to carry, will not expand with heat, has a 10 year shelf life and is considered NON FLAMMABLE!

They went to a dealership, pumped all the gas out of a car, made sure there was no fuel left in the system, as in running the tank dry. They poured in a gallon of Magic Tank, it started and ran, same as gasoline.

How is this possible? Well, I looked around on the website. Under FAQ, it explained the flash point is up around 105F, which technically allows it to be listed as nonflammable. They recommended that "for best results" it be used before the engine cools down, and to drive to the nearest station and refuel.

I doubt that I would buy it, $20 something a gallon, but sounds like an interesting product, especially if someone had a history of running out of gas.

http://www.mymagictank.com/

Target was selling something like that 20 years ago.

I always wondered what happened that they didn't carry it very long.

Folks, I have put this in several times. First you need a car with HV ignition. Most everything out there has such. You go to LOWES or Depot and buy a gallon of Klean Strip Synthetic Kerosene in a plastic jug. NOT K1, It is a little too low. The stuff is just a little over $10.oo per gallon. Carry a little long neck funnel with you for your gas tank. Keep a couple of gallons in your trunk or behind your truck seat. This is the same stuff you use to thin model paint. If you spill it,just evaporates totally with no residue. It Works FANTASTIC and has gotten me out of a jam several times. Just remember not to go crazy with the gas pedal. The computer in your vehicle will adjust to it with the anti knock sensor but don't push it. Just gently drive to the gas station and you are set.
Now for fun..during the summer when your push mower runs out pour a little in the tank and run it. It will run quieter and smoother! Neat. Mixed a batch of two cycle mix 40/1 with it and put a little through my saws to clean out all of the other crap when I put them away for winter. You can even cut with this stuff but a little less power and if the weather is real hot when you flip off the switch the engine will not stop! Needs to cool off a little and then will stop. Funny. Remember the old KERO tractors? Same deal.
One more thing is Kerosene lamps. I have a whole collection that I actually use. Wash out your lamp font with a little of this stuff and replace the wick. Your lamp will burn brighter and with no smell at all!! Woman folk will not bich about the smell. Enough..Give it a try. Jeffcat

Doesn't cost anymore to keep the tank full than it does empty, does it?

I actually have little sympathy for anyone running out of fuel. Always fill up when you are above 1/4 and fill up plumb full. There are too many places to get fuel to pass them up and run out.I don't know about out west or remote areas,but there I would advise to carry extra fuel. Fill up before you come home,not when you leave the next daylan ahead ! Heck-power could go out and then you can't fill up ! I never trust the guage nearly as much as the tripmeter or odometer. Keeping the tank full also reduces condensation and rust.Mark