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#176559 09/30/2004 2:33 PM
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Used one of these on Shelley back in college and distinctly remember getting 20 mpg. Nowadays she only gets about 16.5 and that's with 3.55 rear end and only 30K on rebuilt engine.

The only difference was, I was probably driving slower back then because the speedo didn't work, and I was running Amoco premium because I could get it cheap (my dad ran a gas station).

You guys think they work??


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#176560 09/30/2004 6:48 PM
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Yes, very effective at getting money away from dopes. Probably doubles as a penis enlarger. (We're talking about the Commercial version for trucks right?) wink


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I tend to agree with Tom and Ray over at Car Talk , bo-o-o-o-gus grin

Here's a little more scientific discussion Magnetic Water and Fuel Treatment: Myth, Magic, or Mainstream Science?


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#176562 09/30/2004 7:21 PM
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I prefer the "pre-heated fuel" method. Back in the late 70's a guy from Hutchinson, KS had a 4WD Blazer that he used as a test vehicle. He used the upper radiator hose to heat the fuel before it entered his carburetor. Claimed to be getting over 100 mpg with a 350. And his big money savings came from the pockets of the unknowing! frown


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#176563 10/01/2004 12:56 AM
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fuel line attached to the radiator hose... think vapor lock...


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#176564 10/01/2004 1:19 AM
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Vapor lock,I will second that motion.

#176565 10/01/2004 1:51 AM
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I can rember doing the same thing with 2 cow magnets.


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#176566 10/01/2004 2:21 AM
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cow magnet?

huh? :confused:

Do they make those for sheep too?

might come in handy.

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A cow magnet is a magnet about the length and diameter of your finger. It is implanted in the cow's stomach in case a nail or a piece of wire gets into the hay, and is eaten. The purpose is to keep the item from traveling through her system, and doing internal damage. I've also heard of them being used to increase gas mileage, but never heard if it worked.


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