Are Fuel Additives Your Answer to Higher Gasoline Prices?
January 26th, 2008 | by Brian Carr |As gasoline prices have crept up over the last several years, you’ve probably been seeing more and more advertisements and websites for products that have been “proven” to increase your car’s gas mileage, improve its performance and reduce emissions. As a matter of fact, I’m sure if you look to the right or at the bottom of this post there will links to a couple of those websites on Daily Fuel Economy Tip.
(Note: Don’t misconstrue that statement as me telling you to click on those links. I’m just saying that they’re probably there.)
Like many things you find on infomercials and over-promising websites, these gas mileage increasing fuel additives have been met by many consumers with a suspicious eye, and for many of the products, this suspicion is rightfully justified. That being said, there wouldn’t be these commercials and websites if there weren’t people out there who were using the products, so at least some of us have gone out on a limb and given these additives a chance.
Being the inquisitive person that I am, I wanted to see how many of us “gas mileage aficionados” out there have tried to improve gas mileage through the use of these products. During the last two weeks, I had a poll up in the sidebar which quite simply asked: “Have you ever used a fuel additive to try and get better gas mileage?”
Here’s how the nearly 200 respondents answered:
- 63% said they had not
- 33% said they had
- 4% said they were unsure
As I said earlier, I’m sure we’ve all been intrigued by many of the fuel additives that promise to boost our gas mileage and save us money, but as you can clearly see, it appears that for most of us, that’s where it stops.
I’m not sure why most of us aren’t giving these fuel additives a chance. Maybe it’s general skepticism of the idea that something can be added to our gas to help our car’s burn fuel more efficiently, or it’s because many of the companies schilling these products appear to be fly-by-night organizations, or it’s the the fear these products will harm our cars, or if it’s a combination of these and many other factors.
For those of you who responded (and even if you didn’t) I’d be interested in hearing your opinion. So, if you don’t mind, please leave a comment or two with your thoughts.
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6 Responses to “Are Fuel Additives Your Answer to Higher Gasoline Prices?”
By Watching on Feb 3, 2008 | Reply
These gadgets generally lack proof (solid, independent proof). If the benefits are verified by the EPA and others, like Consumer Reports or anyone with well established credentials, there would be more interest.
By jon dring on Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
I live in a state that does not inforce the octain rating, so you have no idea what your getting! Therefore I always use a additve, & it works well for me.
By gas additive on Mar 4, 2008 | Reply
I’ll be the first to add a link to such a product! I sell a product called DurAlt that has been on the market since the 80s and has been approved by the EPA. You can check out my site FuelAdditiveStore.com for more information on the product and some of the data backing it up. I’ve been using it rather consistently for the last 2-3 years and see a consistent 8-10% increase in my MPG.
I totally understand the skepticism out there about these products, especially the ones that tout increasing mileage by 50-90%. So if you have questions or want to give this stuff a try, check out the site.
By Tim Reed on Mar 28, 2008 | Reply
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By JE on Apr 29, 2008 | Reply
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By Martin Grodt on May 14, 2008 | Reply
Well meaning writers are told that fuel saving additives simply don’t work, and that message gets published over and over again whenever fuel prices go up.
I am the marketer of a product called Fuel Magic. Amid all of the skepticism about so many products that are ineffective fuel savers I just want to let your readers know that there is hope out there. Fuel Magic works very well and does so scientifically, logically and cheaply.
Fuel Magic works 3 ways at once to improve engine performance with both gas and diesel:
1) Has a polar compound that is attracted to metallic surfaces, including the inside of the combustion chamber. This provides a buffer that reduces friction and wear.
2) Penetrates combustion deposits (even hardened ones) and removes them with each firing of the engine, improving engine efficiency.
3) Has a combustion modifier that burns fuel more completely, generating more power at the top of the piston stroke.
This combination improves fuel mileage (proven average of 8%), reduces pollution, adds power, saves maintenance and reduces engine wear.
The real kicker is that Fuel Magic is so highly concentrated that it performs for just pennies, making it so affordable that anybody can use it every day because it pays you to use it. A single squirt will treat an entire tankful of fuel and will save on average 5x its cost in fuel, plus other benefits. It’s safe for all engines and has a money back guarantee.
Just thought I’d rant a little about Fuel Magic. Even skeptics like to be proven wrong every now and then. Thanks. Marty