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Replying to: explorer806 (Apr 19, 2008 4:26 am) I am interested in your conversion to the water/hydrogen . I did get the work book, however I returned as the last two items said- best used with a caborated engine and 2 suggest that valves be changed to stainless steel as the the originals my rust. I didn't know why it wouldn't work for FI as the hydrogen was introduced into the air intake. The valves rusting I could understand as after the engine shuts down, the left over moisture may rust the valves over night. I have been using EthosFR and increased mileage by 20% on average! If you want info on this product go to my web site- www.forearthonline.com/arizona . Let me know how you make out with the conversion. Great Luck!!! Charles |
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Replying to: yaya97 (May 02, 2008 11:21 am) I have a 2001 Cruiser, was getting 18-19mpg, did all the things to increase mileage- changed plugs, air filter, air in the tires, oil and filter got me to 20-21 mpg. Recently I have been using EthosFR- this product works- increased my mpg by about 20%, I get average 25 mpg couple of times got 28-29!! If you want more info go to my web site www.forearthonline.com/arizona I love the my Cruiser- now with the increased gas mileage I can keep it. Best to ya, Chas
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Replying to: schas1 (Aug 01, 2008 4:33 pm) Scam alert!!! Scam alert!!! 
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I have a 2006 GT Turbo and am getting 11-14 mpg! After reading these messages, it appears that I am getting the lowest. Have tried to reach someone in charge at Chrysler, but the only published phone number for EVERYONE goes to Customer Service in Bombay (Mumbai)!!! It's infuriating. Have written to Michelle Krebs about the Customer Care VP and have not received an answer. Any suggestions? |
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Replying to: naomi223 (Aug 06, 2008 11:34 pm) To find out more about yours, have you tried a local dealership that also does work on these? Some of their mechanics know the little tweaks to get your mileage up. I know that little differences in driving styles seem to have a profound effect on these little cruisers. Good luck and I hope you find a solution. Do you accelerate it strongly, and do you gently ease it up to speed? Those have quite an effect in my experience. Later, Willie D "the cat in the PT Cruiser" Welch |
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Replying to: naomi223 (Aug 06, 2008 11:34 pm)  aol.com for further info-It may help, from all the other postings- seems like it has been the luck of the draw- of course the assumption is you are driving conservatively and that may mean it is a manufacturing issue of all the parts and this what you got, Charles |
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Replying to: naomi223 (Aug 06, 2008 11:34 pm)
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Replying to: ladyblue14 (Aug 07, 2008 9:24 am) Disconnect the negative battery cable for 15 minutes or longer (overnight if you want). After you reconnect it start the car and let it idle for 2-3 minutes while the computer "relearns". Drive it at varying speeds for the first hour after that. My wife gets 19-20 mpg in the city on her 03 GT Turbo Cruiser, even with her herky-jerky driving style. She uses regular gas but only from a Top Tier certified retailer. It was specified in my owner's manual on my new Chrysler and I suggested that she use it as well. Of course, there are common things to check that can improve gas mileage such as a clean air filter, fresh spark plugs and good plug wires.
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Replying to: ladyblue14 (Aug 07, 2008 9:24 am) |
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I have a 2005 PT Cruiser, 5 spd manual transmission, std. 4 cyl. with approx. 130K miles. I drive approx. 180 miles/day, almost all highway and fill up every day. Until about 6 mos. ago, I was buying whatever gas was cheapest. When gas reached the point where there was only a penny or two difference between the cheap gas (Clark, Citgo, Casey's, Thornton's, Speedway, etc.) and BP, I switched to BP. There was no other change (no tuneup, same oil, same air filter, same driving habits, same route, etc.), but after about 3 fillups, there was suddenly a significant increase in MPG. I went from 24-26 MPG to 28-30 MPG for my 180 mile/day trip. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced an increase like this.
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