Solutions For Increasing Fuel Efficiency Don't Always Work

| Monday, March 19, 2012
By Jim Timothys


Many people seem to be doing anything they can to deal with the surge in fuel prices. However, a lot of people aren't thinking straight regarding how they go about saving on fuel. Many purchase any item that claims to boost gas mileage, even if there is no proof that it does. There appears to be some companies making these products purely to rip people off. People are really searching for the answer but do any of these products actually work?

It is hard to stand up to the enticement to buy these products based on the clever marketing they have set up. The question one needs to ask is are they going to work and is there hard evidence to show for? Should we trust what these companies say about their products or should we really accept the Environmental Protection Agency answer that the products they have tested do not improve gas mileage. Not any of these products have been qualified as legitimate by the foremost authority in fuel economy. You will find individuals who use these products and vow that they work for them, but like any product, some people believe they are great, and other people believe they are a rip off. Though there hasn't been significant scientific verification that these products work, they may appear to work for some people who have tried them.

Now you ask how can you determine if they actually work if you use it? You probably wouldn't be able to tell with there being so many variables involved unless the improvements are absolutely drastic. The trouble with shelling out hard-earned money on these products is there a multitude of things you can do that don't cost you money, which are known to help your gas mileage. Something basic as maintaining the right tire pressure may save money on fuel but many people don't do that. It doesn't cost a lot of money to get the air in your tire filled up. A no cost course of action, but people would rather pay money for a fuel booster that may not work, than make sure they have enough air in their tires.

An additional way to trim expenses on fuel is to change your air filters regularly. It is unquestionably recognized to provide far better mileage having clean filters. This is an additional area that people tend not to look at when they want to find ways to save. Additional options include simply organizing the car trunk and making sure that you have the right motor oil for your car. Even not utilizing your air conditioner will help with your gas mileage.

You've got lots of inexpensive and no cost options to save on gas, there is no reason to buy a specialized product. To save cash, you may not always have to shell out money.




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