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Fuel Economy Part 2 – What Does Work, Our View
This article will concentrate on the fuel saving methods that do work. It is based on a combination of common sense and significant testing and experience. If you haven’t already done so we recommend you read our earlier blog entry, Fuel Economy Part 1 – What Doesn’t Work, Our View here (http://www.fueltechexperts.com/2008/07/04/hello-world/).
1 General Vehicle Maintenance
If you’re completely disillusioned with magic fuel pills, fuel magnets and those fuel saving devices that didn’t work (as expected) or the MPG on your vehicle has dramatically reduced, then don’t lose hope. Vehicle maintenance plays a key role in fuel economy. Again, this is basic but still valuable information.
Firstly, check your tire pressures. They should be at the correct pressure for your vehicle assuming you are using the recommended size wheels and tyres.
If you are serious about saving every ounce of fuel then consider changing the brand of tyre to a good quality low resistance tyre and the lower the resistance the less the engine has to work and hence the reduction in fuel.
Ensure you vehicle is regularly serviced. You would be surprised the difference a clean air filter and quality oil will make. It is also possible to change the oil for a lower viscosity, which would help reduce “drag” on the moving components, but this should not be done at the detriment of engine protection, which is the primary function of the oil.
2 Engine Cleaning
Accumulating deposits on parts such as fuel injectors, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, plenum runners, throttle bodies, pistons and intake valves significantly impair engine efficiency. The result is invariably power loss, rough idle and reduced fuel economy. However, cutting through the tenacious fuel deposits is no ordinary task, and only the best cleaners make any notable difference.
Our experience has shown that the only effective cleaners on the market are those rich in a compound know as polyether-amine (PAE). The most effective and most respected in commercial circles being BG44K and BG244.
Even with almost a quarter of a million mile run, engine components in combustion chambers, intake manifolds, ports and valves will remain astonishingly new by using BG 44K. It’s virtually as good as an engine right from the assembly line. This maintains the design excellence of the engine right throughout its operating life, and obviously optimizes engine performance and drastically economizes fuel consumption.
Its remarkable that most vehicle owners wait until their vehicle has running problems or very poor MPG before investing in a high quality fuel system and engine cleaner. We have seen MPG increases of over 25% from simply cleaning the fuel injectors and removing carbon build-up. If in doubt try this first.
For further info in the UK visit http://www.powerenhancer.co.uk (http://www.powerenhancer.co.uk/page.php/article1).
If in the US visit http://www.bgfindashop.com (http://www.bgfindashop.com/locator/index.php).
Click here (http://www.fueltechexperts.com/2008/08/20/we-try-bg44k-and-bg244/) to see the results of our BG 44K and BG 244 test.
3 Oil additives
Although we consider this to be a bit of a mine field it would be remiss of us if we didn’t inform you that we have discovered that there are small but tangible gains to be had from oil additives. These are safe gains we might add but please tread with caution as it is true that there is a lot of rubbish out there. We are currently testing a series of reputable additives and hope to post the results soon. In the meantime, if you require any advice on a particular additive then feel free to contact us.
4 Engine Chipping / Re-mapping / ECU Reflash / Tuning Modules
The 5th way of improving MPG is by remapping or chipping your vehicle. This is achieved by altering the fuel and/or ignition timing and other parameters within the engine management unit (ECU) or through the use of a piggyback tuning module.
Although results can vary wildly this can be a very effective and safe way of improving MPG if you know where to go and who to trust. Depending on the vehicle and quality of mapping, this is where improvements of up to 20% can be achieved. We are currently testing various ECU remaps and tuning modules. Check back soon for the results.
5 Driving Style
For our tips on how your driving style can improve fuel economy click here (http://www.fueltechexperts.com/2008/07/01/improving-mpg-driving-style/).
The FuelTechExperts Team
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Custom Search
This site is for anyone who wishes to discover the latest fuel saving and engine additive technology as reviewed by leading industry professionals & experts
Fuel Economy Part 2 – What Does Work, Our View
This article will concentrate on the fuel saving methods that do work. It is based on a combination of common sense and significant testing and experience. If you haven’t already done so we recommend you read our earlier blog entry, Fuel Economy Part 1 – What Doesn’t Work, Our View here (http://www.fueltechexperts.com/2008/07/04/hello-world/).
1 General Vehicle Maintenance
If you’re completely disillusioned with magic fuel pills, fuel magnets and those fuel saving devices that didn’t work (as expected) or the MPG on your vehicle has dramatically reduced, then don’t lose hope. Vehicle maintenance plays a key role in fuel economy. Again, this is basic but still valuable information.
Firstly, check your tire pressures. They should be at the correct pressure for your vehicle assuming you are using the recommended size wheels and tyres.
If you are serious about saving every ounce of fuel then consider changing the brand of tyre to a good quality low resistance tyre and the lower the resistance the less the engine has to work and hence the reduction in fuel.
Ensure you vehicle is regularly serviced. You would be surprised the difference a clean air filter and quality oil will make. It is also possible to change the oil for a lower viscosity, which would help reduce “drag” on the moving components, but this should not be done at the detriment of engine protection, which is the primary function of the oil.
2 Engine Cleaning
Accumulating deposits on parts such as fuel injectors, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, plenum runners, throttle bodies, pistons and intake valves significantly impair engine efficiency. The result is invariably power loss, rough idle and reduced fuel economy. However, cutting through the tenacious fuel deposits is no ordinary task, and only the best cleaners make any notable difference.
Our experience has shown that the only effective cleaners on the market are those rich in a compound know as polyether-amine (PAE). The most effective and most respected in commercial circles being BG44K and BG244.
Even with almost a quarter of a million mile run, engine components in combustion chambers, intake manifolds, ports and valves will remain astonishingly new by using BG 44K. It’s virtually as good as an engine right from the assembly line. This maintains the design excellence of the engine right throughout its operating life, and obviously optimizes engine performance and drastically economizes fuel consumption.
Its remarkable that most vehicle owners wait until their vehicle has running problems or very poor MPG before investing in a high quality fuel system and engine cleaner. We have seen MPG increases of over 25% from simply cleaning the fuel injectors and removing carbon build-up. If in doubt try this first.
For further info in the UK visit http://www.powerenhancer.co.uk (http://www.powerenhancer.co.uk/page.php/article1).
If in the US visit http://www.bgfindashop.com (http://www.bgfindashop.com/locator/index.php).
Click here (http://www.fueltechexperts.com/2008/08/20/we-try-bg44k-and-bg244/) to see the results of our BG 44K and BG 244 test.
3 Oil additives
Although we consider this to be a bit of a mine field it would be remiss of us if we didn’t inform you that we have discovered that there are small but tangible gains to be had from oil additives. These are safe gains we might add but please tread with caution as it is true that there is a lot of rubbish out there. We are currently testing a series of reputable additives and hope to post the results soon. In the meantime, if you require any advice on a particular additive then feel free to contact us.
4 Engine Chipping / Re-mapping / ECU Reflash / Tuning Modules
The 5th way of improving MPG is by remapping or chipping your vehicle. This is achieved by altering the fuel and/or ignition timing and other parameters within the engine management unit (ECU) or through the use of a piggyback tuning module.
Although results can vary wildly this can be a very effective and safe way of improving MPG if you know where to go and who to trust. Depending on the vehicle and quality of mapping, this is where improvements of up to 20% can be achieved. We are currently testing various ECU remaps and tuning modules. Check back soon for the results.
5 Driving Style
For our tips on how your driving style can improve fuel economy click here (http://www.fueltechexperts.com/2008/07/01/improving-mpg-driving-style/).
The FuelTechExperts Team
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