Evaluation of Microlon and Technol-G

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.

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• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18988
• Corporate Authors:

  Virginia Highway and Transportation Research Council

  Charlottesville, VA  United States 

  Virginia Department of Highways

  Traffic and Planning Division, 1221 East Broad Street
  Richmond, VA  United States  23219

  University of Virginia, Charlottesville

  Charlottesville, VA  United States 
• Authors:
  • Sprinkel, Michael M
• Publication Date: 1982-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 26p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost effectiveness; Evaluation and assessment; Fuel additives; Fuel consumption; Gasoline; Operating costs; Polytetrafluoroethylene; Technological innovations; Vehicle design
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01349546
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: VHTRC 82-R32
• Files: NTL, TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 10 2011 10:43AM