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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2009 12:22:39 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse How many of you have tried using fuel economy enhancing pills, additives, or other gadgets that claim to boost your fuel economy? I'm telling you today that no matter what your results, you should always approach devices or products with claims of better fuel economy with skepticism. I've seen a lot of things I've laughed at, and some that seem more likely to help, but just remember- if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There are likely thousands of products that claim to boost your fuel economy, but how many of them actually work? Not many, and there are several lawsuits going on to stop bogus claims from such devices. I've tried some of these things and I've heard from some of you, too. The fuel pills are... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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How many of you have tried using fuel economy enhancing pills, additives, or other gadgets that claim to boost your fuel economy? I'm telling you today that no matter what your results, you should always approach devices or products with claims of better fuel economy with skepticism.

I've seen a lot of things I've laughed at, and some that seem more likely to help, but just remember- if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There are likely thousands of products that claim to boost your fuel economy, but how many of them actually work? Not many, and there are several lawsuits going on to stop bogus claims from such devices.

I've tried some of these things and I've heard from some of you, too. The fuel pills are...

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bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,166 Points:1,299,195 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2011 3:13:00 PM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse Wow air, boy gets 'an additional 60 MPG'. Reckon he meant 60 miles per tank? How ya been?
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2010 3:33:40 PM Ignore airduct Report Abuse >>it depends to me on who is making the claim, and why. I trust govt. least<< What does the government have to do with it?
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2010 2:30:03 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse it depends to me on who is making the claim, and why. I trust govt. least
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2010 8:34:06 AM Ignore airduct Report Abuse >>Berryman's B12 has been around almost as long as the internal combustion engine. It is one of the cheapest additives and it does work. Been using it for decades. << ....and what has it done for you? Have you not used it to see? Don't believe all the advertisements you see and read.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,490 Points:1,672,145 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2010 11:58:48 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse There are some good fuel additives that help fuel economy and engine performance. Berryman's B12 has been around almost as long as the internal combustion engine. It is one of the cheapest additives and it does work. Been using it for decades.
riverrising Champion Author Missouri Posts:3,905 Points:1,048,450 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2010 6:36:34 PM Ignore riverrising Report Abuse never add anything to fuel,leak on to plugs foul them out. only thing I do is add super unleaded fuel winter,easier start ups.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2010 8:11:27 AM Ignore airduct Report Abuse Hey boy, any time someone comes on here with one or two posts expounding a worthless product like you are doing most just laugh because they know you are just spamming the board. Please show proof this garbage works. Show valid independent testing results outside the advertising hype you are quoting, you wont and you cant.
boykinc Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2010 5:31:56 AM Ignore boykinc Report Abuse Well I challenge anyone who does not believe product work because i have found one that does the company gives a 100% money back ganrantee...I have been using XFT for about 6 months I get an additional 60 MPG my car is running better and I can feel the increased horsepower. Visit and they wil send you free sample what really amazing I drive a mercedes and instead of pumping high octane gas I am able to use a lower grade ...saving money every time I fill up FOR OVER 20 YEARS COMPANIES ALL OVER THE WORLD HAVE BEEN SAVING THOUSANDS on their fuel costs. From large industrial equipment to cars, trucks, and lawn equipment, it has been proven to improve fuel economy, decrease emissions, increase horsepower, and prolong the life of the engine. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU. Until recently, Xtreme Fuel Treatment has only been used by large industrial companies, purchasing the product in 55 gallon barrels. With the release of XFT to the public, people are learning quickly why these industrial companies won't go without it. get this product its amazing
ThatHunt Champion Author Dallas Posts:4,498 Points:1,956,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2010 10:30:34 PM Ignore ThatHunt Report Abuse I have to agree
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,573 Points:1,669,725 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2009 4:49:59 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse never tried...just old fashioned not driving...lol
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,678 Points:1,621,695 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 8:04:05 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse Do not believe everything you hear.
Jarod13 Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,492 Points:1,410,825 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 11:57:47 AM Ignore Jarod13 Report Abuse If something is marketed stating that it'll dramatically increase your MPG, be very skeptical, because more than likely, it's a scam. To maximize your MPG, keep your vehicle well maintained. It sounds so simple, but it's true!
Edtx2009 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,981 Points:374,355 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 11:21:14 AM Ignore Edtx2009 Report Abuse Be very sceptical, because the majority of the claims are out and out lying. This is also true for the miraculous cheap electronic chip that claims to boos your mpg.
MikLamb Champion Author Texas Posts:7,985 Points:2,175,120 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 9:09:48 AM Ignore MikLamb Report Abuse Mythbusters (great show, by the way) busted quite a number of these scam products.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 8:28:04 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse there's only one way to get better MPG: buy a more fuel efficient vehicle - or use your own feet.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 8:23:43 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse What is up with half of yesterday's topics being no longer available? Anyone else noticed that?!
RichardoB Champion Author Fayetteville Posts:8,002 Points:2,003,185 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:57:57 AM Ignore RichardoB Report Abuse There is always someone waiting for a crisis to bilk people out their money. It's always been that way and always will be.
BazooQC Champion Author Montreal Posts:9,710 Points:1,636,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:26:07 AM Ignore BazooQC Report Abuse Everyone wants better MPG. But as most of us have already said, most gadgets don't do anything. The original manufacturers MPG specs seem to hold steady.
nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,460 Points:1,391,755 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:25:04 AM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse Snake oil for cars. Hardly any of the devices work, they just make the manufacturers bootom line bigger.
Spetsnaz Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,879 Points:619,480 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:24:44 AM Ignore Spetsnaz Report Abuse We seen this yesterday. But having proper air pressure in your tires will improve you mpg.
katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:8,071 Points:2,134,120 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:23:56 AM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse THey are just re"adjusting" the numbers.
PADI Champion Author Ontario Posts:5,144 Points:1,261,870 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:23:23 AM Ignore PADI Report Abuse People to get sucked into these claims unfortunately, we all need to become more educated. I remember my grand mother telling me, just like the arcticle says, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.", and I'm sure her mother said the same thing to her. This isn't rocket science, just common sense.
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:9,028 Points:1,594,270 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:19:53 AM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse This is another scam that people get sucked into! We know that if it sounds to good to be true... you know the rest!
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:6,352 Points:1,303,590 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:18:56 AM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse Beano has reduced the amount of gas used here
Zuman Champion Author New York Posts:6,169 Points:1,899,655 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:17:42 AM Ignore Zuman Report Abuse If any one actually believed them there crazy...
CSharpGuy Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,477 Points:1,898,610 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:12:00 AM Ignore CSharpGuy Report Abuse I'm also skeptical of man made global warming.
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,253 Points:1,474,805 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:08:36 AM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse it all depends on how you drive
kidwhamo Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,310 Points:923,415 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:08:10 AM Ignore kidwhamo Report Abuse i don't believe in any of the additives to increase fuel mileage.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:7,994 Points:2,094,270 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:05:04 AM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse If it's too good to be true, it's not true. Maybe Bernie is running another scheme from prison , this time for increased MPG.
bumpygas Champion Author Nebraska Posts:8,130 Points:1,901,085 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:04:37 AM Ignore bumpygas Report Abuse Snake oil remedies are a big joke. They best fuel economy enhancer is smart and good driving habits.
applejoe Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,630 Points:766,420 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 6:00:05 AM Ignore applejoe Report Abuse If you believe all that crap, then I have some property in Florida to sell you.
vamike Champion Author Virginia Posts:5,325 Points:1,364,950 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:59:12 AM Ignore vamike Report Abuse Repeat.
dhawk24 Champion Author Maine Posts:7,805 Points:1,593,710 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:56:21 AM Ignore dhawk24 Report Abuse Old news..
FocusST2 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:8,148 Points:1,379,900 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:52:40 AM Ignore FocusST2 Report Abuse One thing to remember, if all of these snake oil remedies worked the automakers would be endorsing them. Stay up on required scheduled maintenance and oil changes based on the recomendation of the automakers. You may pay a little for these services but look how much it'll cost for a repair based on neglect.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,396 Points:1,877,080 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:51:49 AM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse Big waste of $$$$
NotTom Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,356 Points:1,386,790 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:50:15 AM Ignore NotTom Report Abuse agreed these are a waste of time and money. Mythbusters did a show on these things and proved most had little benefit if any.
no_monkey2002 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:8,420 Points:2,071,925 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:48:10 AM Ignore no_monkey2002 Report Abuse anything to sell their wares
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,785 Points:1,547,825 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:40:36 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse keeping the engine "tuned up" does help increase gas mileage, and it only needs be done every 100,000 miles or so.
granma3xnow Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,998 Points:410,675 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:39:52 AM Ignore granma3xnow Report Abuse Never tried anything like that. Will use Fuel Injector Cleaner every once in a while. New spark plugs work wonders!
gasbuddyVA Veteran Author Fayetteville Posts:386 Points:644,530 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:37:28 AM Ignore gasbuddyVA Report Abuse The thing that has seemed to actually work I found in my new Ford (new is relative - 3 years old) owners manual - where they have actually worked out that in my Focus 400 lbs = 1 mpg of wasted gas milage. I have thus reduced the amount of crap I carry around and behold - I did get better milage.
fordfan1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,097 Points:1,891,990 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:34:24 AM Ignore fordfan1 Report Abuse Old news.
INDY51 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,910 Points:961,480 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:32:08 AM Ignore INDY51 Report Abuse they all are a scam!!
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,156 Points:2,244,425 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:31:26 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse Only fools fall for such claims. Keep your tires properly inflated, filters clean, and don't drive like an idiot. These things will optimize your fuel economy.
AvantiMick Champion Author Indiana Posts:12,747 Points:2,543,520 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:30:24 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse Why don't they make little blue pills for SUVs? I've tried alot of things and nothing works.
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:8,301 Points:1,658,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:30:09 AM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse Same answer as yesterday.
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:8,736 Points:1,716,970 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:29:39 AM Ignore lindact Report Abuse Time for this article to go to story heaven.
Metroman Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:8,244 Points:1,750,910 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:28:31 AM Ignore Metroman Report Abuse MPG claims are nothing but estimates, so you can't set what you are going to get by them! You might get more or less.
SpruceGuse2 Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,739 Points:2,455,660 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:25:09 AM Ignore SpruceGuse2 Report Abuse Must be a slow news day................
cathevan Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,177 Points:545,055 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:23:24 AM Ignore cathevan Report Abuse old news, again.
Redink Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,201 Points:1,300,670 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2009 5:18:49 AM Ignore Redink Report Abuse Time for story to move on.