dgrr
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: York
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Has anyone heard of (or, better still, actually used) a fuel additive called "MPG-caps"? Let me be absolutely clear: I am neither a rep trying to flog this stuff, or have any other commercial interest in it... I am just one very happy month into D3 auto TDV6 HSE ownership and, like everybody else on this site, I would just like to get a few more mpg out of it. The issue came up when a US-based friend sent me some of these things (in tablet form) last week, following my e-mail to him telling him all about my new D3. He drives around Florida in a ridiculously big Ford SUV ("Excursion", I think it's called; it's the biggest one available over there, this side of needing an HGV licence). You're supposed to simply stick one tablet in the tank (whether petrol or diesel) at each fill-up, & achieve at least another 10% more mpg. Or so he claims. It's worth pointing out that he also has no commercial interest in this either. Anyway, before putting them anywhere near my pride 'n' joy, I would really like some 2nd opinions from anyone who's tried them... or for those of you that haven't, I'd still welcome input even from just taking a look at the manufacturers' website. It's full of all manner of techno-babble, but anyway, see what you think: http://www.forwardcommerce.myffi.biz
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 30th Jun 2006 12:54 am |
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fredblondieau
Member Since: 18 Apr 2006
Location: Laeken
Posts: 35
 
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Hi dgrr,
Frankly, I would personally be rather sceptical...
Have a look at http://www.fuelsaving.info/ffi.htm
fred
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| 30th Jun 2006 7:59 am |
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dgrr
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: York
Posts: 212
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Thanks, fredblondieau.
I might give them a go - as they cost me nothing, I suppose all i'm really worried about is them doing any internal damage.
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| 30th Jun 2006 4:03 pm |
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mobyone
Member Since: 23 Dec 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 394
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Hi dgrr,
I only ask this question.....
Why haven't Shell, BP or the other fuel producing companies, (with their millions in R&D budget), already dentified this miracle additive and simply add it to their fuel?
Imagine the potential for each of them to gain a significant market share if they can prove that their fuel will return 10% better fuel economy and be better for your engine. 
My guess is because that NO such additive exists that is also cost effective, I mean ther is no point spending $10 bucks in fuel additives to increase mileage by $10..  What's the point.... it all comes out in the wash anyway!
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| 30th Jun 2006 10:27 pm |
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