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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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i know that there are magnetic oil plugs that collect the metal shavings in your oil so a magnetic field around your fuel line might pick up any metalic debris in your fuel. technically that would help prevent any damage, but i dont think theres any way anything would get past your fuel filter. even if your ex-girlfriend put sugar in your tank.
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Mike are you speaking from experience w/ the sugar fuel additive department??
Old Apr 3, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by HotBox
id say its worth a shot. id try it but i didnt read the installation part plus id be to lazy to do it :? plus whats the worse it can do?
it gives money to scam artists and thats a very very bad thing to do.
Old Apr 4, 2004 | 03:37 AM
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thats wierd, why does the magnets on one of the links have a CARB number? Would smog be affected by them?
Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:12 AM
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the epa has done testing on some of them and found some of them to actually do something...go check the epa website and search for fuel saver
here testing done in the 70 and 80's...the ideas for these devices is old
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/reports.htm
Old Apr 4, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by scionxb04
the epa has done testing on some of them and found some of them to actually do something...go check the epa website and search for fuel saver
here testing done in the 70 and 80's...the ideas for these devices is old
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/reports.htm
I found two EPA studies through that link of fuel magnetizing. both concluding it will do nothing for fuel economy or emissions.

which, is good enough for a CARB number. if it doesnt hurt emissions, its ok
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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such a weird reason for CARB number. :?
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Stylis
such a weird reason for CARB number. :?
why?
it opens them up to many millions of idiots in california to sell stuff to
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jackmott
Originally Posted by Stylis
such a weird reason for CARB number. :?
why?
it opens them up to many millions of idiots in california to sell stuff to
And there aren't any idiots in texas?? Wasn't our president and his family from texas? I end it there!
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 06:24 AM
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This supposed "Fuel Gain" gimmick has been around for a long time. Every so often, it reappears again. Trust me on this one! IT DOESN'T WORK!!!!!! I've also been around for longer than I'd like to admit and have seen too many "miracle add ons"!
Old Apr 19, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by George
Pure unadulterated snake oil!
George
I agree 100%
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