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New magnetic fuel ring promises 50% increase in mpg

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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The instructions say just slip your fuel line through this magnetic ring, and the powerful fields developed will align the molecules in the gasoline so that they burn more completely. But, I can't figure how to get the fuel line through this thing.

I hope I didn't just waste $29.95

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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I realize this thread is a bit of a gag, however in larger applications, the theory does work. We used a mechanical magnetic aligner (or something to that effect) for the gas fired boilers in my condo building. It was installed in 2006, and had paid for itself in savings after winter 2007. Compared to 2005, there has been a considerable drop in overall use.

The building experienced a reduction in natural gas used. Winter 2006 and Winter 2007 in southern Ontario was very cold. Winter 2008, saw an increase in snow accumulation but also an increase in air temperature over the past years. I'd expect lower natural gas consumption this year.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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that picture dosnt make sense its like weird? stare at it, it dosnt end or begin!
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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duh... a normal ring would only increase the mpg by 25%
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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I am going to put a large cow stomach magnet next to the fuel line. If the ring didn't look cool, 2 fewer crackheads would pay $30 bucks for it.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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So in theory, would 1,000lbs of stereo equipment make a car get better gas mileage???
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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I bought 3 of them and every 4 day'* i have to siphon off 5 1/2 gal. of gas or my gas tank overflow'*. :?

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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I seen them try this on mythbusters, they said it didn't make a difference.
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Originally Posted by phatklan
that picture dosnt make sense its like weird? stare at it, it dosnt end or begin!
That'* what I'm sayin'. You start to slip the thing over the fuel line, and suddenly, it'* like you can't tell which end is up! Maybe I should call my local Better Business Bureau and report these guys.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rrounds
I bought 3 of them and every 4 day'* i have to siphon off 5 1/2 gal. of gas or my gas tank overflow'*. :?
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