First, there are fuel additives like the Platinum Gas Save and the BioPerformance pill. Neither works, and the BioPerformance pill has been proven to be nothing but moth balls, which are toxic.
Then there are the Fuel Genie and Tornado, which are mounted in the air flow meter of your car. They are supposed to affect the way air is sucked into the car, but have yet to be proven effective in improving mileage. However, altering the air flow of your car can make it overheat, possibly causing permanent damage.
There is also the Predator and many similar knock-off products. The predator costs a hefty $400 and reprograms your car to ignite the fuel earlier, which makes the fuel burn longer. Though the initial aim is to increase horsepower, customers have reported getting better gas mileage as a happy side effect. And these products DO work like they say. But, they're risky. When the engine burns less fuel by this method, there is the risk of overheating it. Since the car is using less gas, it doesn't have the ability to cool itself properly. Again, this can cause your engine to overheat and perhaps even ruin it completely.
No one want to save a few bucks on gas just to blow their engine!
Many mechanics are wary of all these additives and gizmos. "Yeah, you might get a little better gas mileage out of it, but you might have just taken 50,000 miles of life off the motor by trying to do it," said Larry Perry, the Magic Mechanic radio host.
The Environmental Protection Agency has been looking for and testing gas-saving products for over thirty years and has found very few that meet its standards. So be careful.
Gas Prices Of 2009
High gas prices are affecting everyone around the nation. When it costs the majority of Americans more than $50 to fill up their cars (MSNBC online survey), they are going to opt for cheaper alternatives. With telecommuting, home-based businesses and home schooling, there are many opportunities to conduct daily activities from home. Why not get an education from home?
Distance education enables you to pursue your real estate education without having to drive to a different location. You can attend an online real estate school from home. With online or traditional home study courses, you can advance your career through the use of your computer or textbooks, CDs, study guides, and more. Get ahead while you save money!
According to MSNBC, many people have changed their driving habits to cut down on gas costs, oftentimes staying home instead of using their car. With today's educational alternatives, you can do it all from home. Don't make your real estate education an exception.
Get your real estate license today by enrolling in an online real estate course. You can advance your career without cutting into your wallet.
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