anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices?

bradze · 06-16-2008, 12:47 PM

HAVE ANY LUCK? ESPECIALLY THE WATER FOR GAS ONES? IM VERY SKEPTICAL, SUCKS GAS IS $4.50 A GALLON.

DrPhyzx · 06-16-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bradze

HAVE ANY LUCK? ESPECIALLY THE WATER FOR GAS ONES? IM VERY SKEPTICAL, SUCKS GAS IS $4.50 A GALLON.

TAANSTAAFL

blkdragon · 06-16-2008, 01:31 PM

My cousin is in the navy and he has had to go across country at least three times. Once with his WRX and twice with his EVO. He drove once over without any fuel saver and once with the some kind of fuel booster liquid you put in your tank with every fill up and he saw about a 4-6 mpg gain. Granted though most of his driving was hwy but I don't see why it wouldn't work in city too with slightly less gains. I'm not sure if you thinking about this kind of product or those typhoon things you see on t.v. but pm me if you want to know what product he used.

DrPhyzx · 06-16-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by blkdragon

My cousin is in the navy and he has had to go across country at least three times. Once with his WRX and twice with his EVO. He drove once over without any fuel saver and once with the some kind of fuel booster liquid you put in your tank with every fill up and he saw about a 4-6 mpg gain. Granted though most of his driving was hwy but I don't see why it wouldn't work in city too with slightly less gains. I'm not sure if you thinking about this kind of product or those typhoon things you see on t.v. but pm me if you want to know what product he used.

Same time of year and weather (temps/humidity)? Same direction (east = tailwind, west = headwind)? Same tires/inflation? Same gas (ethanol mix hurts mileage significantly)?

Sorry, but the open road makes a lousy lab.

If you buy any of the crap that gets marketed for saving fuel, all you'll be is another fool parted from his money.

GhoSStRyda · 06-17-2008, 04:24 PM

not sure what kinda fuel saver device youre referring to but myth busters tried a slew says they dun work... dun waste your money!

bradze · 06-17-2008, 04:43 PM

fuel saver 7000 or water for gas

hoffit · 06-17-2008, 04:54 PM

Look at the government websites. None of them have been proven to help mpg.

**Fletch07STI** · 06-17-2008, 04:59 PM

I would not use them personally.

DirtySoap · 06-17-2008, 07:05 PM

If you have good reactions...REALLY good reactions. Then get 8 feet behind a semi on the freeway. The reduced speed and virtually no wind resistance should give you great milage gains.

haha.

***Szumita*** · 06-17-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhyzx

TAANSTAAFL

ROFL. that just made me die.

gormansscooby · 06-17-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtySoap

If you have good reactions...REALLY good reactions. Then get 8 feet behind a semi on the freeway. The reduced speed and virtually no wind resistance should give you great milage gains.

haha.

LMAO drafting a semi... priceless

I would think if these devices worked without any damaging effects, or at all for that matter, then car companies would have go their hands on it already.

DrPhyzx · 06-17-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gormansscooby

LMAO drafting a semi... priceless

I would think if these devices worked without any damaging effects, or at all for that matter, then car companies would have go their hands on it already.

For sure. If any one of these "companies" could convince any car manufacturer/oil company that their patented do-dad/elixir actually worked, they could license or sell it for untold millions... but no... they'll do you the favor of cutting out the middle man and selling it directly to you for $89.97 (three easy payments of $29.99).

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bradze · 06-20-2008, 11:34 AM

yes, drphyzx, that is exactly what i was thinking. i just wanted some feedback from others and see what they thought.

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Originally Posted by DrPhyzx

For sure. If any one of these "companies" could convince any car manufacturer/oil company that their patented do-dad/elixir actually worked, they could license or sell it for untold millions... but no... they'll do you the favor of cutting out the middle man and selling it directly to you for $89.97 (three easy payments of $29.99).

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inpuressa · 06-20-2008, 12:05 PM

MY friend tried this thing where you put into the coolant reservoir tank. It was supposed to release minus ions into the coolant, then the coolant releases it into the engine block/piston chamber, then the ions help burn the fuel more efficiently... Sounds like sorcery to me.

Your true fuel efficient gadget is the knob right above your dccd controller. push that knob in...

raindance · 06-22-2008, 10:42 AM

To quote Yoda; "Snake Oil all they are."
-rain-

06-16-2008, 12:47 PM	#1
bradze Junior STI Driver Car: 03 WRX Fav Mod: STi powertrain Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 154 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? HAVE ANY LUCK? ESPECIALLY THE WATER FOR GAS ONES? IM VERY SKEPTICAL, SUCKS GAS IS $4.50 A GALLON. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-16-2008, 01:31 PM	#3
blkdragon Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 2007 WRX STI Fav Mod: Headlight/tailight Blackout Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 28 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? My cousin is in the navy and he has had to go across country at least three times. Once with his WRX and twice with his EVO. He drove once over without any fuel saver and once with the some kind of fuel booster liquid you put in your tank with every fill up and he saw about a 4-6 mpg gain. Granted though most of his driving was hwy but I don't see why it wouldn't work in city too with slightly less gains. I'm not sure if you thinking about this kind of product or those typhoon things you see on t.v. but pm me if you want to know what product he used.

06-17-2008, 04:24 PM	#5
GhoSStRyda Spec C Club Car: its a wagon,hatch... Fav Mod: cylinder #4... Location: in la jun&le Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? not sure what kinda fuel saver device youre referring to but myth busters tried a slew says they dun work... dun waste your money!

06-17-2008, 04:43 PM	#6
bradze Junior STI Driver Car: 03 WRX Fav Mod: STi powertrain Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 154 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? fuel saver 7000 or water for gas

06-17-2008, 04:54 PM	#7
hoffit Professional STI Racer Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carlabs X-brace & RPM brace Location: MN Posts: 640 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? Look at the government websites. None of them have been proven to help mpg.

06-17-2008, 04:59 PM	#8
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 225 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? I would not use them personally.

06-17-2008, 07:05 PM	#9
DirtySoap Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi w/ BBS Fav Mod: AccessPORT + ProTune Location: San Diego Posts: 18 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? If you have good reactions...REALLY good reactions. Then get 8 feet behind a semi on the freeway. The reduced speed and virtually no wind resistance should give you great milage gains. haha.

06-20-2008, 12:05 PM	#14
inpuressa Senior STI Driver Car: 08 STi SSM Fav Mod: Cobb AP Posts: 335 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? MY friend tried this thing where you put into the coolant reservoir tank. It was supposed to release minus ions into the coolant, then the coolant releases it into the engine block/piston chamber, then the ions help burn the fuel more efficiently... Sounds like sorcery to me. Your true fuel efficient gadget is the knob right above your dccd controller. push that knob in...

06-22-2008, 10:42 AM	#15
raindance Grassroots STI Racer Car: DGM 08 STi Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 599 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone tried any of the fuel saver devices? To quote Yoda; "Snake Oil all they are." -rain- This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.