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#68 of 332 Just like with losing weight, their is no by zueslewis Feb 03, 2003 (6:15 am)
"miracle cure".   The only way to lose weight is not through some magical pill or supplement, but through proper diet and exercise. Even though most people know this, the diet industry still grosses over one billion dollars a year.   Same for the automotive "economy and performance improvement" market.
#69 of 332 up to means zero by steve_ HOST Mar 11, 2004 (8:20 am)
Gas is $1.81 in my area for regular, and Tornado and other gizmo companies are starting to crank up their ads again.   Pay attention to the "up to" language when you read the mpg claims   Steve, Host
#70 of 332 for trucks/suv from the big 3 by jimveta Mar 19, 2004 (3:29 am)
.. your best bet would be by powerpack kits (includes filter, catback, headers, etc) by gale banks, and if you have a gas engine you still won't have such great mileage. but at least you'll have good power however, diesels get huge gains in both mileage and power.   here's a testing for the chevy 5.3: http://www.galebanks.com/test_results_AC07.cfm 24 hp and 22 lb-ft at the *wheels* .. and only %2 better mileage.
#71 of 332 Tach by typesix Apr 12, 2004 (12:42 pm)
I find the tachometer in my auto trans car helps me to get better mileage by making me ease off on the gas so trans will upshift sooner into a higher gear but without lugging the engine.Previously thought tachs for an auto trans car was useless(learned to drive when auto trans had only 3 speeds), but with modern torqueless engines having 4-5 sometimes hard to feel speeds and todays quieter engines, the tach allows me see what gear I'm in and adjust the gas.
#72 of 332 KOMO TV testing by steve_ HOST May 12, 2004 (3:32 pm)
Gas-Savings Devices: A Road Test Update   Fuel-Saving Devices Not Worth The Money   And other stories:   Gas Saving Gizmos (KELO TV)   Bypassing the Pump (Washington Post; reg. link)   Steve, Host
#73 of 332 Fuel Savings by gregoryc1 Nov 20, 2004 (5:32 am)
If you want to use less fuel, the "formula" is simple. Stop purchasing pick-up trucks and SUVs. Purchase vehicles with four cylinder engines that get 30+ MPG. I have a 2003 Honda Accord with 39,000+ miles on the clock, and I never check the mileage. It is what it is! But I laugh at my friends, when they "fill up" their big SUVs. A "fill up" for me is $34.00, (17gals X $2.00). A "fill up" for them is $50.00. I get 30+ miles per gallon, (based on the manufacturer's advertised ratings). They get 15 miles per gallon. But on the other hand, they have the "Big Bad Image", and "image" is everything in our society! So, if they want the "image" let them "pay-for it"!
#74 of 332 by steve_ HOST Jan 30, 2005 (10:05 pm)
Any new gizmos out there?   Steve, Host
#75 of 332 by tidester HOST Jan 30, 2005 (11:31 pm)
Has anyone tried the "Fuel Genie" or the "Platinum Fuel Saver?"   tidester, host Replies to this message: jdarden (Jun 23, 2005 9:46 am) ravager (Jul 25, 2005 2:57 pm)
#76 of 332 by steve_ HOST Jan 31, 2005 (2:14 pm)
Maybe if we try a new name and mothball "The accessories to improve mileage and extend engine life."   Steve, Host
#77 of 332 cruise control by spm1 Feb 13, 2005 (1:59 am)
Does anyone know anything about an old cruise control called Pacesetter? I need info such as wire connections and some troubleshooting.

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