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Want Extra Gas Mileage? Get Your Own!
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by:
Sunny Tan
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Yes you can! Increasing gas mileage of your
car has never been easier; with all the gas saving products around to
choose from, the fact is, you need none of them. This article will give
you the background to start reaping the gas money you’ve been
dreaming of…
Recent technology advancement in automotive industry has seen an
upsurge in improving the fuel economy of our car engines and thus
making them as efficient as they can be. Heavy investment has been
poured in making the car engines as clean as possible, where exhaust
emission is concerned, thus increasing the gas mileage capability of
the car. This has created a new batch of vehicles with engines more
fuel economical compared to engines of comparable size a decade or more
ago.
We can’t deny that apart from the engines alone, electronics
do play an important part on the quest to reach the best mileage cars
available with better fuel economy. However, with the ever going
onslaught of constant and increasing fuel hike, there’s no
way that advances made in producing more engines with higher fuel
efficiency may far exceeds with the increasing cost of gas.
Much budget and investment have been spent on research and development
of better car engines with best fuel economy, which in the end may take
years to recoup the cost of initial investment alone: let alone the
vast manpower needed for these arduous tasks. Thus, where corners can
be cut, manufacturers will, although it must be emphasized that this
will not be done at the expense of the safety of the driver, passengers
and other road-users.
But are there additions that may be fitted with vehicles to improve
fuel economy and make them even more fuel-efficient?
Well, the good news is that there are loads and loads of gas saving
devices in the open market and can help improve fuel mileage or
increase gas mileage of your car and will work on your car like a
charm, so to speak. These products claim to save money on gas and
increase fuel efficiency of your car. But the bad news is, most of the
so-called gas saving devices that purportedly claim to increase gas
mileage of your car are nothing but are subject to advertising hype and
thus are a waste of your time.
Hence, there are several ways you need learn to use when it comes to
increasing fuel mileage of your car.
1) Electronic Ignition Systems
2) Fuel Catalysts
3) Free-Flow Air Filters
4) Tire Inflation
5) Other Products
Electronic Ignition Systems
This class of accessories really applies to the older vehicles that
still run on the traditional contact breaker systems. Those who wish to
keep vintage vehicles on the road will find that fitting a contact-less
ignition system is the way to go.
Although it is not strictly a fuel-saving device, it ensures that the
vehicle stays in tune and retains the fuel economy that a
freshly-installed contact breaker system would provide. Minimal
maintenance and consistent fuel economy result in increased gas mileage
and fuel savings of your car.
Fuel Catalysts
Due to the recent increases in fuel prices, we’ve been
getting a lot of response on this method. Suffice to say, fuel
catalysts are elements you would put on your gas tank to speeds up the
combustion process. This in the end will improve your car fuel
efficiency and improve your gas mileage.
Some catalysts can simply be dropped into the fuel tank, while there
are some that require to be installed somewhere along the fuel line,
between the tank and engine.
A catalyst is a chemical, substance or compound that accelerates a
chemical reaction. But it remains unchanged and is not used up during
the process. When a catalyst is installed along the fuel system, it
speeds up the combustion process, rendering it more complete, and
allows for the complete release of energy from fuel combusted.
Installation is pretty straightforward and one-off affair.
You’ll recover your initial investment spent on catalyst
within a short period of time, from the increased gas mileage savings
of your car. Catalysts may also be used for the entire life of the
vehicle, and are transferable from one vehicle to another.
The more popular fuel catalysts are made of compounds of tin and other
precious metals, but the actual formulation remains a commercial
secret. They claim to promote smoother engine operation, cleaner
exhaust emissions and can increase fuel mileage savings of up to 8%.
Free-Flow Air Filters
Grouped in the same category as the contactless ignition systems,
free-flow air filters offer no gas mileage savings over a brand new
item. Most filter elements are washable, and can be used over thousands
of kilometers. After that, you may need to replace the air filter on
regularly basis. According to the report on
http://www.extragasmileage.com, studies have shown that replacing a
clogged air filter can improve the mileage that you get with your car
as much as 10%.
Tire Inflation
Oxygen in compressed air permeates through the wall of the tire, and
inflation pressure is reduced over time. In the process, oxygen
oxidizes the rubber compounds in the tire, causing under inflation and
deteriorated rubber. Dry nitrogen will can prevent auto-ignition; it
will not corrode rims, and can will help the tire to run cooler,
resulting in longer tread life. So tire replacement costs go down.
Other Products
Fuel and lubricating oil additives claim to lower internal engine
friction drag and improve combustion respectively. Some may work and
some may fail considerably. It is important that the device fitted or
the additive used does not destroy the catalytic converter. Neither it
should void your new vehicle warranty.
At last, increasing your car gas mileage and doing every bit to save
money on gas does not require rocket science to understand its
importance. No doubt there are no products ever produced by man that
could save you thousands of dollars in gas money, but every little
penny you would save from every drop of gas goes a long way.
A little step each day will lead to success so you should really start
now. Get all the tips and techniques and learn how to get extra mileage
when you subscribe to ExtraGasMileage newsletters at
http://www.extragasmileage.com. Good luck in your quest for extra gas
mileage!
About the author:
Sunny Tan is a Car DIY enthusiast where he reveals his hardcore
gas-money pulling secrets and tactics of increasing gas mileage at http://www.extragasmileage.com.
He also writes monthly newsletters that dispels all the mysteries
lurking under the hood of your car. Join now and get free auto DIY tips
and tricks straight into your mailbox!
He is also the CEO of an Elearning company at http://www.elearning-avenue.com,where
he provides excellant resources of many top-notch elearning programs
available.
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