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#47 of 332 synthetics by bess Nov 19, 2002 (5:27 pm)
My experience with synthetics (Amsoil) after using it for a full year is 0 (0.0, .00, no, nada, null) improvement in MPGs. I check my mpgs at every fill since the truck was new, and continue to do so even after stopping the use of synthetic oil.   The single biggest factor of MPG is driving habits.
#48 of 332 aw Bess, by steve_ HOST Nov 19, 2002 (7:06 pm)
It's all cumulative - you have to soak the Tornado in synthetic for a couple a days and then you'll get up to 1.5 additional mpgs.   Steve, Host
#49 of 332 Snake Oil/Snake Devices by bburton1 Nov 20, 2002 (8:02 am)
Saw an article about one of the companies the FTC put out of business for misrepresenting a snake oil additive containing Teflon. What was interesting was the owners history. He had been at this bottom feeding trade for over 20 years. Betcha same is true of the people selling all the gadgets mentioned in the above series of posts.   Guess old PT Barnum was right-"there is a sucker born every minute."
#50 of 332 P.T.Barnum by tronsr1 Nov 20, 2002 (12:01 pm)
He was absolutely 100% correct.
#51 of 332 Tornado story by kaitsu Nov 27, 2002 (9:14 pm)
I was looking for comments on the Tornado fuel saver as a good friend of mine installed the Tornado on both their Civic and Accord vehicles. All the negative postings here at Edmunds prompted me to let you know about his experience on the device. Re MPG, no difference on either vehicle. On HP, the Civic showed marginal effect, but the Accord showed a significant improvement in acceleration after installing Tornado. Don't ask me why as I am no mechanic. I am still debating if I should install one on my Acura Legend.
#52 of 332 "Up To" and "As Seen on TV" by steve_ HOST Dec 01, 2002 (6:33 pm)
I just got a UCE (unsolicited commercial eamil - spam) from Tornado at one of my other email addresses (not my Edmunds one). Now I'm positive that they are snake oil   Steve, Host
#53 of 332 I stand behind my original statement, by zueslewis Dec 01, 2002 (7:50 pm)
posted in several places in Edmunds because it covers many areas.   If automotive manufacturers had a cure all or miracle product or style of designing an engine or fuel system to get better mileage while still delivering good performance, they'd be using it. Also, race teams from NASCAR to IMSA, Billy Bob's Circle Track Team, and me with my autocross club would be all over saving a buck.   The manufacturers are rewarded MILLIONS in government tax breaks when they exceed CAFE standards. It behooves them to do better, to the tune of MILLIONS of dollars.   When I see products like the Tornado or the latest superjuice fuel additive I have to laugh - they may offer a 1 hp increase on a 400 hp motor at 7,500 rpm, but you can gain the same 1 hp by dropping the temperature in the dyno room by 2 degrees - proven fact.   Safeguard your wallet, and like Dad said, don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.
#54 of 332 re: improved mileage by tidester HOST Dec 01, 2002 (9:29 pm)
[tongue in cheek disclaimer] Gosh, you guys are no fun! Beat up on Tornado why don't you?   Well if you don't like that maybe I could interest you in some other marvels that the establishment is keeping from you!   How about a magnetic blanket that you wrap around your fuel line? There are systems being sold that claim to keep your water pipes unclogged from hard water. Surely, keeping your fuel lines unclogged will contribute to fuel efficiency!   And how about pyramid power? The mysterious power of the pyramid has been claimed to preserve food, eliminate infection and even sharpen your razor blades! We'd be foolish to overlook this great power and its potential benefits to improving gas mileage. A whole industry could be created to provide pyramidal garages, parking ramps and pyramid tents for storage.   [/tongue in cheek disclaimer]   tidester, host
#55 of 332 And if you think magnets by zueslewis Dec 02, 2002 (5:15 am)
or copper really have magic healing powers, wear bracelets, rings and put them in your shoes.
#56 of 332 re: and if you think ... by tidester HOST Dec 02, 2002 (8:02 am)
Skeptic!   tidester, host

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