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Tests that were carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency on over 100 fuel saving gadgets (fuel saving devices) showed that most of them did nothing to improve fuel mileage, and for the ones that did work, the results were not that great.
The fuel saving devices available come under many different classifications. These include, driving habit modifiers, fuel line devices, mixture enhancers, ignition devices, engine modification devices, fuel and oil additives, vapour bleed devices and air-bleed devices.
The EPA's test were designed to evaluate whether the devices had any significant impact on a vehicle fuel economy. What they could not test for was whether the devices would have any adverse effects on a cars performance over time.(fuel saving devices)
An example of how one of these devices can do harm is in the case of the air bleed device. It is designed to add large amounts of air to the engine via the carburettor. Now this could likely cause misfireing which can damage the engine, especially on vehicles manufactured from 1974 -82, because the carburettors are factory set for a maximum air to fuel mix. And this device is unlikely to even work on post 1982 vehicles due to their carburettor having an automatic air fuel adjustment which effectively make the device useless.(fuel saving devices)
Many ads feature glowing testimonials by satisfied customers. There are too many variables that affect fuel consumption, such as traffic, road and weather conditions, the car's condition and overall maintenance, and the driving habits of the owner.(fuel saving devices)
There is a case of a consumer giving a glowing testimonial of a fuel saving devices in a letter that was written to the manufacturer. But one piece of information that was ommitted was the fact that the vehicle had also been serviced when the device was installed.
Some advertisers claim that the gas-saving devices is approved by the Federal government. No government agency endorses gas-saving products for cars. The seller can only state that the item has been tested by the EPA. If the advertiser claims that the product has been tested by the EPA ask to see the results or contact the EPA directly.
If you have already purchased a gas-saving product and you are not satisfied, contact the manufacturer and ask for a refund. An honest company offers a money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the company's response, contact your local or state consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau.
Regular maintenance and servicing is one of the best way to ensure that your vehicle is running at it's maximum fuel efficiency. You can find out service intervals by looking in the vehicle manual.(fuel saving devices)
Below are my three tips to improving a vehicles fuel efficiency:(fuel saving devices)
Get an engine tune-up.
Checking your vehicle's tire pressures.
Removing any excess weight from the car's trunk.
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