If you passed by those "fuel booster" products before, chances are you're now stopping to take a serious look. Maybe you have, and maybe you're wondering which among these products actually do work, and which ones are just a waste of hard-earned moolah.
Let us take a look at the several gas mileage devices available and what's in it for you.
Fuel additives are simple gas saving additives that have been around for quite a while in most car stores. Prices vary, as do the claims of success. Some of them have been developed by successful businessmen, others by major gas companies. Do your research before buying one of these additives, and make sure that they are safe for your car to avoid incurring a gigantic repair bill.
Oil Additives improve the flow of the oil, which is important for smooth engine functioning. They can also improve the lubrication.
Fuel Magnets are something people swear by. Magnetic energy is used for healing the body so why not the gas tank? The claim is that the magnets help reduce the jumble of fuel molecules so that the fuel flow is more efficient. You should have little problem installing fuel magnets, but you will also need to be observant to determine whether there has been some improvement in your car's economy.
Vortex generators help towards the injection of air - don't let the high-falluting term throw you off. The theory is that by making a small wind tunnel effect, the fuel will mix better and burn more efficiently. The prices for vortex generators may vary, but it is far from being a proven way to improve fuel economy.
Mixture enhancers are attached between the intake manifold and the carburetor. Using vaporization, this supposedly saves fuel by improving the mixture of air to fuel.
The fuel temperature device is used to intercept fuel delivery before reaching your car's carburetor. Fuel is then expanded as it is either heated or cooled. Some have the EPA's seal of approval, but many others still have yet to be tested. Some fuel temperature devices alter the delivery of fuel by adding metals. This is useful for fuel ionization, as the metallic pieces mix with your car's fuel.
One final gas mileage "device" that might help would be acetone. You can find acetone in pesticides, lacquers, nail polish removers and paints, to name a few. Visit your nearest home improvement store or pharmacy and chances are you can score a bottle. All that you would need is a very small amount of acetone to mix with the gas. This supposedly makes the fuel completely combustible due to increased vaporization.
Attachments and accessories of all types are hitting the market as eager inventors try to produce the next hottest fuel saving device for gas price weary consumers. But you have to exercise discretion when using or choosing one of these devices - they just might alter how your engine works. You may have a chance of saving gas money, but spend hundreds to get your car fixed soon afterwards.
Let us take a look at the several gas mileage devices available and what's in it for you.
Fuel additives are simple gas saving additives that have been around for quite a while in most car stores. Prices vary, as do the claims of success. Some of them have been developed by successful businessmen, others by major gas companies. Do your research before buying one of these additives, and make sure that they are safe for your car to avoid incurring a gigantic repair bill.
Oil Additives improve the flow of the oil, which is important for smooth engine functioning. They can also improve the lubrication.
Fuel Magnets are something people swear by. Magnetic energy is used for healing the body so why not the gas tank? The claim is that the magnets help reduce the jumble of fuel molecules so that the fuel flow is more efficient. You should have little problem installing fuel magnets, but you will also need to be observant to determine whether there has been some improvement in your car's economy.
Vortex generators help towards the injection of air - don't let the high-falluting term throw you off. The theory is that by making a small wind tunnel effect, the fuel will mix better and burn more efficiently. The prices for vortex generators may vary, but it is far from being a proven way to improve fuel economy.
Mixture enhancers are attached between the intake manifold and the carburetor. Using vaporization, this supposedly saves fuel by improving the mixture of air to fuel.
The fuel temperature device is used to intercept fuel delivery before reaching your car's carburetor. Fuel is then expanded as it is either heated or cooled. Some have the EPA's seal of approval, but many others still have yet to be tested. Some fuel temperature devices alter the delivery of fuel by adding metals. This is useful for fuel ionization, as the metallic pieces mix with your car's fuel.
One final gas mileage "device" that might help would be acetone. You can find acetone in pesticides, lacquers, nail polish removers and paints, to name a few. Visit your nearest home improvement store or pharmacy and chances are you can score a bottle. All that you would need is a very small amount of acetone to mix with the gas. This supposedly makes the fuel completely combustible due to increased vaporization.
Attachments and accessories of all types are hitting the market as eager inventors try to produce the next hottest fuel saving device for gas price weary consumers. But you have to exercise discretion when using or choosing one of these devices - they just might alter how your engine works. You may have a chance of saving gas money, but spend hundreds to get your car fixed soon afterwards.
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