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Improve Gas Mileage Without Damaging Your Car
By Marilyn Pokorney

Many of the gas saving devices being advertised do not work
and can actually damage your vehicle.

After evaluating and testing more than 100 alleged gas- saving
devices, the Environmental Protection Agency has found only a
few that improve mileage and none that do so significantly.

The gas-saving products on the market seem to fall into clearly
defined categories. These include, but are not limited to:
air-bleed devices, vapor-bleed devices, liquid injection
devices, ignition devices, fuel line devices, mixture
enhancers, internal engine modification devices, fuels and fuel
additives, oils and oil additives, and driving habit modifiers.

The EPA evaluates or tests products to determine whether their
use will result in any measurable improvement to fuel economy.
However, the EPA cannot say what effect gas-saving products
will have on a vehicle over a long period of time. It is
possible that some products may harm the car or adversely
affect its performance.

For example, if an "air bleed" device actually adds significant
amounts of air to the air-and-fuel mixture, it may cause an
engine to misfire, a condition which greatly increases the
potential engine damage or mechanical failure. This is
especially likely to happen on cars manufactured between 1974
and 1982, because their carburetors are pre-set for a maximum
amount of air to be burned with the fuel. "Air-bleed" devices
will not work at all on many cars manufactured after 1982,
because these cars have "feedback" carburetors that
automatically adjust the air-and-fuel mixture rendering the
device useless.

Many ads feature glowing testimonials by satisfied customers.
There are too many variables that affect fuel consumption, such
as traffic, road and weather conditions, the car's condition and
overall maintenance, and the driving habits of the owner.

In one case a consumer sent a letter to a company praising its
gas-saving product. But what was not mentioned in the
advertisement was the fact that the consumers vehicle also had
an engine tune-up at the time the device was installed.

Some advertisers claim that the gas-saving device is approved
by the Federal government. No government agency endorses
gas-saving products for cars. The seller can only state that
the item has been tested by the EPA. If the advertiser claims
that the product has been tested by the EPA ask to see the
results or contact the EPA directly.

If you have already purchased a gas-saving product and you are
not satisfied, contact the manufacturer and ask for a refund.
An honest company offers a money-back guarantee. If you are not
satisfied with the company's response, contact your local or
state consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau.

Keeping your car in tip top condition is the best way to get
the best gas mileage your vehicle has to offer. Every vehicle
come with an owners manual. Read and follow what the
manufacturer recommends.

Three simple steps that will help improve gas mileage in all
vehicles:

Getting a tune-up.
Checking tire pressure.
Removing any excess weight from the car's trunk.

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About the Author: Marilyn Pokorney Freelance writer of science,
nature, animals and the environment. Also loves crafts,
gardening, and reading. Website: http://www.apluswriting.net

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