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"Gas-Saving" Products Rarely, If Ever Work Steve, Host
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Hello, Have anybody tried fuelblast cards? www.fuelblast.com How does it work? Thanks. |
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 05, 2005 5:42 pm) I am new to this forum and the above title caught my attention. I do have an item that is NOT available thru your AUTO PARTS SUPERMARKETS. AND THIS ONE WORKS. It is a LOCKING GAS CAP that is made in Germany. It works on the DURAMAX Diesels and other GMC/CHEVY Trucks. |
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http://www.savefuel.ca/ This little gizmo (for the new low low price of only $197!)is supposed to generate hydrogen (FROM ORDINARY TAP WATER!!!) and then inject the hydrogen into the air intake or air cleaner for added fuel economy. Question - IF the thing actually produces hydrogen(?), wouldn't the hydrogen react with the oxygen coming into the intake and produce.....WATER? If this is the case, isn't this just a really, really complicated water injection system?
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Recently, an import tuner buddy of mine convinced me to install a ground wire system on my 98 4Runner. By reducing the impedance flowing through your vehicles electrical system you improve performance. For 75 bucks I bought one which my pal installed in less than 20 minutes. Results? Added life to an  engine which has 140k on it, starts easier AND got a 3 mpg increase in gas mileage. For the price and ease of installation you can't go wrong. Check it out!
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Replying to: danielsan (Nov 08, 2005 5:42 pm) Grounding Kit Steve, Host |
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Replying to: rorr (Nov 08, 2005 3:48 pm) Even if the hydrogen remains intact before injection there are two fundamental problems with the "device:" (a) basic physics - you simply cannot get something for nothing! It takes energy to extract the hydrogen and you cannot recover more energy from that hydrogen than you provided to accomplish the separation. (It's called thermodynamics!) Moreover, the energy required to accomplish the separation appears, from the vendor's description, to come ultimately from the same gasoline whose efficiency he is trying to enhance. That is energy taken away from actually operating the vehicle. (b) basic chemistry - hydrocarbons (i.e. gasoline) are not deficient in hydrogen. They are rich in hydrogen. The problem is providing enough oxygen to enable combustion of the already abundant hydrogen. Just in case I come across as appearing "somewhat skeptical," let me put your mind at ease and assure you that you can safely drop the adverb "somewhat!" I won't be offended.  tidester, host |
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for your enjoyment. tidester, host
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Replying to: tidester (Jan 15, 2006 10:53 am) |
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Replying to: gmtech1 (Aug 30, 2005 5:34 pm) With todays ignition systems, assuming they are properly maintained, I don't think you will see the differences that you would have years ago however. I agree with one poster that mentioned the possiblility that since you had installed a "gas-saver" that the driver would tend to drive more sedately trying to see if the device actually did work.......sort of a "placebo effect" if you will. Having said this, all gas-savers and performance enhancers of the "Tornado" sort I have ever seen and tested are pure snake oil
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