Wednesday, Sep 28, 2005 at 17:54
That's the problem............there hasn't been any INDEPENDANTLY verified evidence of these things working, only "testimonials" from the manufacturer. If they work so
well, why dont the manufacturers fit them as standard, knowing that fuel consumption is a major selling point of any vehicle? The only way to test it is on an engine dyno (not a chassis dyno)
Why aren't they mandated by law to be fitted (or similar items by other manufacturers)? We already have airbags, catalytic converters, etc that have been proven to work.
Disregard any testimonial evidence. There are way too many variables for a realistic comparison, even down to seasonal adjustments of the blend of fuel that we don't know about, ambient air temperature/pressure variations, etc....
No one will own up to paying that much for one of these things, only to find out that it doesn't work. They will try to justify the expence by saying it works, just to save face, more often very defensivly (rings any bells???). (Psychology 101)
Put simply, if the Manufacturer can provide INDEPENDANT, VERIFIED, results on a number of engine types on an engine dyno, then I will personally buy ten of them. Untill that day happens my money stays in my pocket.
Welcome input from the manufacturer....................
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