Do Gas Saving Devices Work?
Gas mileage savers promise to lower your costs – this would be good news for those who drive a lot for business. However, ‘increasing gas mileage’ products are not all they claim and unfortunately for the consumer, there are lots of products purporting to improve fuel economy and increase gas mileage that don’t measure up. Gas mileage enhancer advertising claims: Be skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims. “After installing your gas mileage improvement product on my car, I got an extra 4 miles per gallon.” Many ads feature glowing testimonials by satisfied customers. Yet, few consumers have the ability or the equipment to test for precise changes in gas mileage after installing gas-saving devices. Many variables affect fuel consumption, including traffic, road and weather conditions, and the car’s condition. If the seller claims that its product has been evaluated by the EPA, ask for a copy of the EPA report, or check www.epa.gov for information. In some instances, false
