Fuel additive that increases fuel mileage?
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i have noticed a couple mpgs with gumout all in one(big bottle)
Back in the late 70s early 80s, there was a fuel catalyst (“Propel”) that I would buy from Pep Boys. The father of friend was a manager of a Pep Boys and he was not a believer of additives, but this one he was. I tried it and it did increase my performance and MPG and was cost effective. I recall when my friend’s father told me that the company that made propel was going out of business. I went down to pep boys and bought all the propel they had (I recall it was about $75).
The catalyst came in a squeeze tube. The product was a thick liquid; it almost reminded me of crude oil.
I’ve been searching for a similar product for years and haven’t found it. So now, with the occasional can of seafoam or B-12, my main fuel additive is MMO.
The catalyst came in a squeeze tube. The product was a thick liquid; it almost reminded me of crude oil.
I’ve been searching for a similar product for years and haven’t found it. So now, with the occasional can of seafoam or B-12, my main fuel additive is MMO.
Originally Posted By: electrolover
i have noticed a couple mpgs with gumout all in one(big bottle)
electrolover, how many oz per gallon of gas?
i have noticed a couple mpgs with gumout all in one(big bottle)
electrolover, how many oz per gallon of gas?
I'd imagine even if 1 application sees a number spike using any 1 additive, it is hard to duplicate elsewhere in every app, etc. Most additives are about cleaning/prevention. Your choice of oil for your vehicle(s) will impact fuel efficiency far more than an additive. This is, of course, unless an additive were to truly help with a 'condition' present in the fueling system. Remember to replace your fuel filters.
I find that between 3 and 4 oz of MMO per 10 gallons of gasoline is cost effective.
Wal-Mart has it in Gallon Jugs. For some reason most of them do not have the Gallon Jugs in the same location as the smaller containers? It too comes in a different colored bottle.
If you hunt around you can find it.
I use some old small Lucas UCL bottles and add the MMO before pumping so it gets mixed up good.
Wal-Mart has it in Gallon Jugs. For some reason most of them do not have the Gallon Jugs in the same location as the smaller containers? It too comes in a different colored bottle.
If you hunt around you can find it.
I use some old small Lucas UCL bottles and add the MMO before pumping so it gets mixed up good.
Nothing goes in my tanks but Seafoam and B12. And the Seafoam I don't even put in the tank much because of cost (but I do use it for fogging).
Just visited Walmart and purchased 1 quart of MMO. kinda interested to see what the effects will be... I been tracking the wife's fuel mileage over the past 6 fill ups and she's averaging 27.7 MPG. Fuelly will do the math for you and says that +1 MPG at her rate will = $2.29 savings per tank. 1 bottle= $4.21 and should treat about 5 tanks. so... $2.29 x 5 = $11.45 in savings correct? so you just made $7.24 that is... if it works.
I have used Dipetane with some success when gas gets over $3.50 or so a gallon.
Do a google search for info
Do a google search for info
I use a mix of TC-W3 and Chevron Techron Fuel system cleaner. 1 ounce of each for every 4-5 gallons of gas at fill up time. I usually fill up with 12 to 14 gallons of gas, so I have 6 ounce bottles of this mixture on hand at fill-up time.
Works for me.....
Works for me.....
I don't use any of the cheap stuff. I got for something like Redline's fuel cleaner or Amsoil's P.i (performance improver)
I usually use a bottle in the tank right before an oil change as clean up, in the regular daily drivers.
In my favorite car, i use the same cleaners but in maintenance doses at every fill up. I'd add 1/10th of the bottle per 10 gallons of Premium 93* Shell Nitrogen enriched gas.
I usually use a bottle in the tank right before an oil change as clean up, in the regular daily drivers.
In my favorite car, i use the same cleaners but in maintenance doses at every fill up. I'd add 1/10th of the bottle per 10 gallons of Premium 93* Shell Nitrogen enriched gas.
Fuel additives that would restore otherwise severely neglected engines to almost factory spec'ed fuel mileage, then yeah, absolutely.
PEA based FI cleaners are proven performer in this area.
Fuel additives that claimed to boost fuel economy beyond what the original vehicle manufacturer's spec (based on EPA publications) and claimed to provide beyond 5%+ increase in fuel economy, etc. then in that case, I would seriously take it as snake oil.
Anything that fluctuates around 5% are what we considered to be "noise" in terms of a controlled test environment. These are to be factored into the report/research outcome.
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PEA based FI cleaners are proven performer in this area.
Fuel additives that claimed to boost fuel economy beyond what the original vehicle manufacturer's spec (based on EPA publications) and claimed to provide beyond 5%+ increase in fuel economy, etc. then in that case, I would seriously take it as snake oil.
Anything that fluctuates around 5% are what we considered to be "noise" in terms of a controlled test environment. These are to be factored into the report/research outcome.
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@Artem, I would like to try the Red Line and Amsoil products. I haven't yet. Any favorites?
@ Quest, I agree in general. Not all fuel additives are about improving MPG, at least not while end-users try it in applications continually for simple 'maintenance' while not yielding MPG gains. The marketing may get make it seem so, that any fuel additive 'could' improve MPG. Sure, they want you to buy their product. What fuel additive would try to sell you on worse gas mileage?
@ Quest, I agree in general. Not all fuel additives are about improving MPG, at least not while end-users try it in applications continually for simple 'maintenance' while not yielding MPG gains. The marketing may get make it seem so, that any fuel additive 'could' improve MPG. Sure, they want you to buy their product. What fuel additive would try to sell you on worse gas mileage?
Originally Posted By: hcbarger
Is it a hoax? what's everyone's experience?
Don't forget to consider the cost of the additive and if it is actually increasing fuel mileage.
The best way I've found to increase fuel mileage is to drive gently. It beats the cost of additives every single time.
My own personal opinion is that most additives don't deliver much if any fuel mileage increase-most of it is the placebo effect similar to fresh oil making a car run better or washing a car to make it run better.
Is it a hoax? what's everyone's experience?
Don't forget to consider the cost of the additive and if it is actually increasing fuel mileage.
The best way I've found to increase fuel mileage is to drive gently. It beats the cost of additives every single time.
My own personal opinion is that most additives don't deliver much if any fuel mileage increase-most of it is the placebo effect similar to fresh oil making a car run better or washing a car to make it run better.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: hcbarger
Is it a hoax? what's everyone's experience?
Don't forget to consider the cost of the additive and if it is actually increasing fuel mileage.
The best way I've found to increase fuel mileage is to drive gently. It beats the cost of additives every single time.
My own personal opinion is that most additives don't deliver much if any fuel mileage increase-most of it is the placebo effect similar to fresh oil making a car run better or washing a car to make it run better.
I hear ya. I already drive pretty conservatively. Also, tires inflated a bit more than manufacturer specs. Just looking for every little bit I can get. I'm sure everyone understands with fuel prices the way they are, every little bit counts
I've already purchased the MMO. I'll do my little experiment and discontinue use after I prove it doesn't work... LOL.
Originally Posted By: hcbarger
Is it a hoax? what's everyone's experience?
Don't forget to consider the cost of the additive and if it is actually increasing fuel mileage.
The best way I've found to increase fuel mileage is to drive gently. It beats the cost of additives every single time.
My own personal opinion is that most additives don't deliver much if any fuel mileage increase-most of it is the placebo effect similar to fresh oil making a car run better or washing a car to make it run better.
I hear ya. I already drive pretty conservatively. Also, tires inflated a bit more than manufacturer specs. Just looking for every little bit I can get. I'm sure everyone understands with fuel prices the way they are, every little bit counts
I've already purchased the MMO. I'll do my little experiment and discontinue use after I prove it doesn't work... LOL.K so I drove 1500 kms to kelowna and 1500 kms back last week. I had a leftover bottle of Amsoil 2 stroke oil for my dirtbike that I sold this spring so I figured experiment time. On the way there in my 2000 gt mustang I got 24 mpg. On the way home I stopped at the same gas stations,drove the same speed(cruise control) and drove at night both ways to avoid traffic. I got 27 mpg on the way home. I mixed it 6 oz per 14 gallon tank. 3 mpg is pretty significant because since I bought this car it has been very consistent on fuel. Take this anecdote for whatever you feel it's worth however I will be mixing my fuel for the time being just to see if it was some type of anomoly or if it remains consistent
I notice an improvement in my Aerostar's idle with MMO or TCW3 added to the gas. I feel that UCL makes for a better ring seal in some engines, especially engines that have some miles on them and some wear. Better compression can translate to better mpg. It is certainly worth experimenting with TCW3 or MMO with gas prices as high as they are. Picking up a few miles per tank of gas can easily offset the cost of the UCL. JMO
MMO is really good. I just started using that in my oil and fuel tank. I hope I get good results.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: hcbarger
Is it a hoax? what's everyone's experience?
Don't forget to consider the cost of the additive and if it is actually increasing fuel mileage.
The best way I've found to increase fuel mileage is to drive gently. It beats the cost of additives every single time.
My own personal opinion is that most additives don't deliver much if any fuel mileage increase-most of it is the placebo effect similar to fresh oil making a car run better or washing a car to make it run better.
Are you saying changing your oil, you will not tell a difference ?
Originally Posted By: hcbarger
Is it a hoax? what's everyone's experience?
Don't forget to consider the cost of the additive and if it is actually increasing fuel mileage.
The best way I've found to increase fuel mileage is to drive gently. It beats the cost of additives every single time.
My own personal opinion is that most additives don't deliver much if any fuel mileage increase-most of it is the placebo effect similar to fresh oil making a car run better or washing a car to make it run better.
Are you saying changing your oil, you will not tell a difference ?
^I was thinking the same in regards to the 'magic' MPG increase in a bottle.
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