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keyword: gasscam - Beware of Geeks bearing fuel-saving gifts

Posted September 24th, 2008 by Charles Langley

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Avoid making a “FUELISH” decision with fuel saving products

 

Every time gas prices spike, a new generation of rip-off artists starts hawking magic devices promising improved fuel economy. Almost all of these devices either increase gas consumption or violate the first law of thermodynamics. And no, you can’t run your car on water, or magnetize your gas for better fuel efficiency.  It’s a scam. Our advice - If you live in San Diego County send for our FREE "Guzzler Buster"  to saving gas with 127 tips.

Gas Scam Web Sites:

 Gas Savers: Myths and Secrets (ABC News)

 

 MSU profs debunk gas savers (Minnesota State University)

 

Looking For A Miracle: We Test Automotive 'Fuel Savers' (Popular Mechanics)

 

 Gas Saving and Emission Reduction Devices Evaluation (EPA, USA)

 

 Water4Gas scientifically debunked (Discovery.com)

 

"Gas-Saving" Products: Fact or Fuelishness? (US FTC)

 

 

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