24 Jul 2007
Summer is definitely here and it looks like gas prices aren’t going to permanently go down any time soon. As predicted, it looks like we’re in for another summer of high gas prices.
This has driven many consumers to search for new ways to save money on their overall fuel costs. There are plenty of gas saving tips that you can follow that have been shown to increase your overall gas mileage. One that is often overlooked is using a fuel additive to increase your car’s performance. But what do fuel additives do and what kind are available?
First, please understand that when I talk about fuel additives I am not necessarily talking about other products like detergents and injection cleaners. Most fuel additives are put directly into the gas tank to increase your octane. Most will also have some other beneficial effects on your engine such as cleaning out carbon deposits which will also increase your overall gas mileage.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of using a good fuel additive:
- Increase gas mileage
- Decrease octane requirements (let’s you get more out of lower octane gas)
- Reduce carbon deposit build up in the engine
- and usually more depending on the brand
As you can tell, there are a lot of benefits to using some type of fuel additive. Make sure that it’s a product that’s been on the market for awhile and has been proven to work by independent companies. It’s one thing to have the manufacturer say that it works, but it’s another thing entirely to have the backing of another company that is not associated with the maker. Don’t just believe the hype of some products, get some good background to make sure you’re using an effective product.
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