Want
Extra Gas Mileage? Get Your Own!
by Sunny Tan
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
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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.
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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%.
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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%.
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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
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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
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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 www.extragasmileage.com.
Good luck in your quest for extra gas mileage!
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About the Author:
Sunny Tan is the owner of www.tips.com.my
and www.elearning-avenue.com.
He recently completed an ebook entitled "Gas Mileage
Tactics" which are sold through the Internet. Check out
the site here www.extragasmileage.com
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