Enhancing Gas Mileage and MPG
For many people they will base their decision on what type of car to purchase not based upon how it looks - but more on the gas mileage that it receives. With the increase in gas prices and more restrictions being placed on automakers to decrease fuel emissions this is a subject on many people’s minds.
But at times it can be difficult to be happy with the type of gas mileage that one can receive. In order to improve it even more you are able to use what is known as a gas mileage enhancer. There are dozens of various products on the market that will assist people to cut down the mileage of their vehicle by around 20% to 30%. At least this is what they claim to be able to do.
Many of us are fooled by these products - but did you know that only a few of them have been tested by the EPA? It is important to know the different gas mileage enhancers that you know you should use or stay away from.
Lubricant
There is a lubricant known as Petromoly that was tested back in 1999. After performing certain tests the EPA concluded that this was able to save an average of 2% in fuel economy for the city and 3% for the highway. There was also a 5% increase in nitrogen oxides and a 9% reduction of hydrocarbons and a 10% in carbon monoxide.
Pass Master Car Air Conditioner
This device is made using a vacuum switch that will know when there is a drop in the air pressure inside of the engine. This is caused when it is trying to get more power. When this power demand occurs the vehicle is usually trying to accelerate at a quick speed or drive up hills. The switch will open the circuit that gives off the power and passes it to the compressor clutch. This will then make the clutch idle.
When this happen there will be a 15 horsepower decrease load removed from the compressor and it will help the engine to accelerate without any type of dragging. This device is older and was tested back in 1980. It was discovered that it offered a 4% increase in fuel economy to those who use their air conditioning a lot.
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