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Real devices/additives that will save on Fuel gas mileage?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ybfjax, Feb 24, 2008.

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  1. Feb 28, 2008 #11
    PTX

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    exactly... aerodynamics accounts for bigger savings than any glop you could put in your tank.

    Just think about the old Pete 372... it got 10+ mpg, supposedly... and had a face only a mother could love. :biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2008 #12
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    I see junk all the time claiming it'll save ya and increase mpg. The stuff is like $12 per gallon. $12 will get a guy almost 3 1/2 gallons of diesel. 3 1/2 gallons of diesel will......consequently, improove ones milage!
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2008 #13
    ybfjax

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    Is this on an 18 wheeler truck? or a passenger car?
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2008 #14
    PTX

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    What does that equate to? About 1.5-2.5 mpg extra?

    I've seen their site before, and wrote it off since it's just a hydrolysis device (which typically consume huge amounts of energy for very little split molecules, comparatively) but they claim about 100w operating current, which seems ridiculously low to me. I also wrote it off cuz it just looks like something someone cobbled together with parts from the plumbing department. LOL

    How long have you guys been running these? I'd be interested to know what the long term performance and reliability is. Mainly because their calculator claims I can get an additional 6 mpg from my pickup. :)
     
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  7. Mar 4, 2008 #15
    ybfjax

    ybfjax Light Load Member

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    Yes. I would like to meet some people or even install one of these devices in my car to see the results.

    Also, I never made any comments in the first post about solar panels. I will do a search for this, but would like comments on solar panels. Are any o/os or companies using solar power to charge batteries or use appliances for when the truck shuts down at night?
     
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  8. Mar 4, 2008 #16
    ybfjax

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    What do you think of other systems that I listed above that were similar?

    Have you installed this in your personal vehicle?

    How exactly do you power it? How often do you have to refill with distilled water?
     
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  9. Mar 5, 2008 #17
    ybfjax

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    I'm assuming you are using distilled water?

    Also, did you have to get a different altinator, or did you use the factory-installed unit?

    Did you install it yourself, or did you have to have a rep do this?
     
    ybfjax, Mar 5, 2008
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  10. Mar 5, 2008 #18
    ybfjax

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    Can you install more than 1 and increase the mpg even further?
     
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  11. Mar 5, 2008 #19
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  12. Mar 5, 2008 #20
    ybfjax

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    You never did fill us on on the costs for the cell/kit. Break down the prices for the semi truck and the car/pickup truck. Who installs it?
     
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