Fuel Saving Devices

kev240 · Jan 5th, 2004, 21:52

Has anyone tried these 'Fuel Saving Magnets', that you clamp over the fuel line on your car, they are claimed to reduce emmissions, promote better starting, increase power, and increase mpg, all for under £30:00.
Would be interested to hear from anyone that has had any success with these devices, was thinking of trying one out on my 940 turbo, but if results are no good, might just save my pennies.
Kev240

vjck_uk · Jan 5th, 2004, 23:49

Hi there,
I fitted one to my 240 a while ago and have since fitted one on my other Volvo (flash bastard are'nt I )which is a v40.
I have posted more details on the 240 forum and you will find all the griff on there.
There is also a site where you can get them for a fraction of the £30 you've been looking at.
Regards
Vaughan

vjck_uk · Jan 6th, 2004, 00:06

Hello again,
I had a look and the entry has been took off due to the time it's been on there.
Below is the address where you can get ones like the ones I fitted.which gives you 2 other sites to order from I think they were about £4 each,which is worth the outlay and certainly better than £30 !!.
A few weeks after fitting mine on the 240 the tickover went up to the point where I had to slow it down at the tickover screw (it's a 230f with a cisak carb fitted).
It seems more responsive and the fuel consumption was always very good anyway.
If you fit one then don't rely on the o rings to hold it on as they will rot and fall off and then goodbye magnet.
Fit it as close to the carb or injectors you can on a steel or plastic pipe and what I did was tape it together and then put a cable tie over the tape.
The o rings fell off after a few weeks and it's not worth fitting them,it's probably the heat as the magnets and rings are not designed for heat.
Don't think o rings should stand the heat as there are lierally hundreds of o ring materials for different applications.

http://www.smartcar-owner.co.uk/Low%...el%20Saver.htm

Jan 6th, 2004, 12:32

You may like to read comments which a research agency in the USA did on these products. They are basically a complete waste of money!!
Use this link. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/04/energysurf2002.htm

You'd be better keeping the money for a good service. :-)

vjck_uk · Jan 6th, 2004, 21:17

Well I have no axe to grind and it certainly did, and is still, making a difference to mine.
Why not save even more and do the service yourself?.
It's hardly a high tech setup and should be capable by anyone with an iota of sense and minimum tools.

Jan 6th, 2004, 21:47

Surely the best device for saving fuel is the right foot!

vjck_uk · Jan 7th, 2004, 21:10

no the best device is to keep the ignition turned off.

Jan 5th, 2004, 21:52	#1
kev240 Master Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 20:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	Fuel Saving Devices Has anyone tried these 'Fuel Saving Magnets', that you clamp over the fuel line on your car, they are claimed to reduce emmissions, promote better starting, increase power, and increase mpg, all for under £30:00. Would be interested to hear from anyone that has had any success with these devices, was thinking of trying one out on my 940 turbo, but if results are no good, might just save my pennies. Kev240

Jan 5th, 2004, 23:49	#2
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	RE: Fuel Saving Devices Hi there, I fitted one to my 240 a while ago and have since fitted one on my other Volvo (flash bastard are'nt I )which is a v40. I have posted more details on the 240 forum and you will find all the griff on there. There is also a site where you can get them for a fraction of the £30 you've been looking at. Regards Vaughan

Jan 6th, 2004, 00:06	#3
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	RE: Fuel Saving Devices Hello again, I had a look and the entry has been took off due to the time it's been on there. Below is the address where you can get ones like the ones I fitted.which gives you 2 other sites to order from I think they were about £4 each,which is worth the outlay and certainly better than £30 !!. A few weeks after fitting mine on the 240 the tickover went up to the point where I had to slow it down at the tickover screw (it's a 230f with a cisak carb fitted). It seems more responsive and the fuel consumption was always very good anyway. If you fit one then don't rely on the o rings to hold it on as they will rot and fall off and then goodbye magnet. Fit it as close to the carb or injectors you can on a steel or plastic pipe and what I did was tape it together and then put a cable tie over the tape. The o rings fell off after a few weeks and it's not worth fitting them,it's probably the heat as the magnets and rings are not designed for heat. Don't think o rings should stand the heat as there are lierally hundreds of o ring materials for different applications. http://www.smartcar-owner.co.uk/Low%...el%20Saver.htm

Jan 6th, 2004, 12:32	#4
oilydad Guest Location:	RE: Fuel Saving Devices You may like to read comments which a research agency in the USA did on these products. They are basically a complete waste of money!! Use this link. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/04/energysurf2002.htm You'd be better keeping the money for a good service. :-)

Jan 6th, 2004, 21:17	#5
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	RE: Fuel Saving Devices Well I have no axe to grind and it certainly did, and is still, making a difference to mine. Why not save even more and do the service yourself?. It's hardly a high tech setup and should be capable by anyone with an iota of sense and minimum tools.

Jan 6th, 2004, 21:47	#6
Mike Clift Guest Location:	RE: Fuel Saving Devices Surely the best device for saving fuel is the right foot!

Jan 7th, 2004, 21:10	#7
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	RE: Fuel Saving Devices no the best device is to keep the ignition turned off.

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