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Old 04-16-2011, 08:56 PM
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Saw Super Eco Fuel Shot for sale for the first time yesterday. The store just got them in and had no feedback. Sign said boosts fuel economy by up to 30%. As most things seem to be gimicks I didn't buy one to try. Was hoping some of you fine folks that hang out here might know something about them.
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Old 04-16-2011, 10:36 PM
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Real industry in these scams, especially with high fuel prices. Another I remember, with similar claims, involved a device that pre heated your fuel, before it got to the carbuerator. Lots of endorsements and advertising, till the government shut em down.

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Old 04-16-2011, 10:47 PM
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The New Super Eco Fuel Buster So You Can Go From Duster To Lustre By Ronco??? Now you can slap chop your way way past gas stations! LOL!

These things are all gimmicks. Keep your vehicles properly maintained and check tire pressures often. Drive the speed limit and don't accelerate hard.Go into the place rather than idle in the drive thru. These are about the only proven ways to get the best mileage possible.
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Old 04-16-2011, 11:20 PM
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Drive the speed limit and don't accelerate hard.
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When I leadfooted my 4 cylinder Fwd car once, I actually saw the gas needle drop a noticeable amount in just 5 secs! Perhaps theres some mechanical thing that isn't helping either.
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Old 04-17-2011, 08:18 AM
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When I leadfooted my 4 cylinder Fwd car once, I actually saw the gas needle drop a noticeable amount in just 5 secs! Perhaps theres some mechanical thing that isn't helping either.
When I tromp on the pedal going uphill, my gauge goes toward full. Must be that overunity generator I installed last year.
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Old 04-17-2011, 09:15 AM
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Jwood said:

"When I leadfooted my 4 cylinder Fwd car once, I actually saw the gas needle drop a noticeable amount in just 5 secs"

What a conclusion! too funny!
Once the surge wave of fuel in the tank (due to the quick acceleration) has flattened out, then your fuel-level sensor, or float, might show that you "Gained back" your 'lost' fuel.
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