I heard this will improve MPG?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Sam520, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Those "additives" are a SCAM.
    They are made with a chemical one molecule different than MOTHBALLS.
    People used to put MOTHBALLS in their Gas tanks in the 1940s, it didn't work then, it doesn't work now.
    Automotive Engineer; John Fanning says they are ONLY a "money-making" scam, and DO NOT work as advertised. http://www.chiefengineer.org/content/content_display.cfm/seqnumber_content/2517.htm
     
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  3. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Ya.
    Bought a RIGMASTER using OOIDA's member "discount".
    The POS never worked right, I could NEVER find someone who could actually FIX it. Total engine failure 10 days after warranty expired. OOIDA wouldn't stand behind their "loyal" member to get it fixed or replaced. Last straw....I cancelled my OOIDA membership and haven't looked back since. OOIDA looking out for truckers?? Ya, right.
     
  4. Tom Joad

    Tom Joad Light Load Member

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    Turbo3000D??????

    You don't really believe in that magic pipe nipple do you?

    If you do, I got a bridge I can sell you cheap.
     
  5. AfterShock

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    How much are you askin' for that bridge, Tom?
    I have a bridge collection and I might be interested ---- if the price is right. :yes2557:
    Also, does it cross water or a canyon? :biggrin_25523:
     
  6. t2000isx

    t2000isx Light Load Member

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    yeah...my math was a little off there LOL

    they do have the sound deafening mats liked used in car stereo systems...wonder if you lined the inside of one if it could help kill some noise...

    ill wait and see what cowboy has to say about his before i get my hands on one...i do know for sure we are going to buy one before this summer though..idling the truck cost a #### arm and both legs now a days...:biggrin_25513:
     
  7. Redrider

    Redrider Light Load Member

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    i put one gallon of oil (burnt oil when i have it)in my fuel tank when i fuel up,i figure 1/4 mpg gain
     
  8. t2000isx

    t2000isx Light Load Member

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    cant hurt if it doesn't work :biggrin_2554:
     
  9. t2000isx

    t2000isx Light Load Member

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    so what ended up happening? get a new one?
     
  10. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    Good way to get rid of your old oil if nothing else
     
  11. PunchHHO

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    Yes it is definitely true. If you click on the link in my signature it will take you to my site. I have a video on there with proof of it working in a 98 Jeep Cherokee. The Rigs our units have been installed in have seen a 1 to 3 MPG increase.
    No, it does not force water into your engine - as long as you don't over fill the unit you will be fine.
    It is well worth the money. Even if you only see a 1 MPG increase from it you will make your money back plus start your savings on your first trip from lets just say North Carolina to California and back.
    It is also extremely easy to install in big rigs, you do not need to mess with the computer or anything. That is only with gasoline run engines. With a big rig you just mount it in the engine compartment, tap a barb into your air intake, hook your cell up to it, hook up power, install an amp meter for the cell and a 30 AMP Fuse, and you are good to go.
    You will immediately see a gain, not only on gas savings, but also horse power and your engine will run much smoother.
     
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