Ok before I start I have a pretty good idea i'm going to get flamed for this. Here we go:

My dad sent me this site in an email today. It's called th Fuel Saver Pro. He is an airline pilot and does a lot of comuting so it got his interest. From what I can gather from the site it uses a couple of stong magnents to break apart the fuel chains which allows it to burn better which gives better gas milage. So my question to you all is, Does that even sound right??

My first reaction is that it's just some expensive magnets but won't do anything, but magnets are pretty interesting things so i just don't know. I'm looking for some real feedback on this, but if you just have to flame go ahead. hehehe.

Here's the website: Fuel Saver Pro

 

 

I think magnets make Chi Chi Rodriguez play better golf.


When molecules like that split aparts there is a pretty substantial reaction. In the case of nuclear molecules it's what powers nuclear reactors. In the case of a hydrocarbon, like gasoline, the splitting of the molecules is what we call combustion. This thing attaches to the fuel like to separate molecules? Unless you want the combustion to occur in the fuel line my guess is this does not work.

If this is just meant to filter out the impurities (after the fuel filter) then it would just clog your fuel line.

I do have a bridge for sale if you are interested.

 

Yeah, well that's pretty much what i figured. Just thought i would get you guys opinions of it. Thanks.

 

I did a search a while back looking into systems like Fuel Saver Pro, but I didn't find anything to substantiate their claims. The web site suggests that this device breaks up molecules, which is impossible. It also claims that it breaks up clumps of molecules which is at best a half-truth. Since hydrocarbons are polar molecules, a magnetic field might cause the molecules to orient themselves in the magnetic field (similar to the way a microwave oven orients water molecules), assuming that a magnetic field can do that to a hydrocarbon.

Since their explanation is non-scientific and their claims are unsubstantiated, I'd be leary of their claims. If those types of horsepower improvements were actually true, then why isn't every manufacturer using it? The car companies spend a great deal more for far less horsepower gain than this site claims.

 

it is "only" $97 delivered........

 

don't forget about the 10% horspower gain. the "use it for 1,500" miles requirement.... at which point you will have forgotten about the stupid thing. and the restock fee of $18. so the money back guarantee will cost you $6.95 shipping an $18.00 restocking fee and say $4.00 to return ship. there at least a million things that i'd rather use $28.95 on.

oh yea, they're "custom" magnets... they must work!!!

 

hehehe, that's a great quote. Thanks for the input guys. I would never get one, but my dad was interested. So I thought I would ask.

 

IF you want better gas mileage, that money would be better spent on a tuneup on his commuter vehicle.

 

It's more fun to let your engine break apart that fuel chain in the combustion process.

This gives me an idea for a thread.