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MAGNETS FOR BETTER FUEL USAGE.

Last post Sat, Aug 18 2007, 4:47 PM by paul wilson. 10 replies.
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  •  Sat, Aug 18 2007, 4:47 PM

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    You might want to look at a web site from a guy called Tony, I've got it in favourites as (Fuel saving - a professional engineer's view)
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  •  Tue, Jun 26 2007, 3:35 PM

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    OK - and Cat
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  •  Tue, Jun 26 2007, 1:50 PM

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    Pardon?
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  •  Mon, Jun 25 2007, 9:43 PM

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    Jeff - do us a favour on future posts, and dont use all capitals - not only is it difficult to read, but it is also the text equivalent of shouting, and except for bf and cmk we aint all old & deaf yet. <G>
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  •  Mon, Jun 25 2007, 7:29 PM

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    MANY THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

    I HAVE ALSO READ ALL . GET MORE TO GALLON THEN THE MANUFACTORS STATE TO HOW I DRIVE,

    TRIED REPLACEMENT LEAD WHICH WORKED AS THEY WERE DOING AWAY WITH LEADED PETROL.

    BUT ALWAYS LOOKING FOR BETTER WAYS .

    JEFF
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  •  Mon, Jun 25 2007, 12:05 PM

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    Better than I. My PB is 57.8 on a rather laborious trip from Liverpool to Loughborough.
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  •  Mon, Jun 25 2007, 12:00 PM

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    The best I managed was 61.4mpg on a 12mile jtrip, but that was more down to the fact that I got stuck behind a taxi obviously not on his way to a fare.
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  •  Mon, Jun 25 2007, 11:53 AM

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    Agreed, I find myself challenging myself to see how good I can get my MPG. Saves me money but hasn't helped my punctuality......!

    JJ
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  •  Mon, Jun 25 2007, 11:17 AM

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    The single biggest influence on my MPG is the on-board computer, which is set to permanently display the mpg for that trip - nothing focuses the mind more than when you put your foot down to burn away from a junction, than seeing the mpg drop like a stone.
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  •  Sun, Jun 24 2007, 5:13 PM

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    I have read many articles that have tested the theory in practice and found no significant differences made by these magnetic fuel devices, despite expected claims made by people who sell them and make the claims.

    You could better cut fuel usage and emissions by using proven and tested methods such as a smooth driving style without harsh acceleration or braking, keeping the car properly serviced, running with correctly inflated tyre pressures, having the steering and wheel alignment checked regularly, even down to polishing the car to reduce airflow drag, if it does not work at least it keeps your car looking better.

     

     
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  •  Sun, Jun 24 2007, 2:23 AM

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    HAS ANYONE TRIED THE MAGNETS ON THEIR VEHCILE FUEL LINES, IF SO DO THEY WORK.

    EITHER WITH EMMISIONS OR FUEL USAGE.

     

    JEFF
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