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luellaloo Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:145 Points:190,895 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 25, 2011 5:21:04 AM Ignore luellaloo Report Abuse Hey! I was just wondering if anyone has heard of or has used a device I saw that you plug into the lighter port in your car and it reduces the electric noise pollution or something along these line and thus allows for better mpg? It claims you will get 30% better fuel economy when its in use. Has anyone actually tried this device? The catalog I saw it in is generally just full of trinkets and junk but every once in a while redeems itself offering something worthwhile... well this device caught my eye and in todays day and age every little bit of extra mpg you can squeeze out sure helps the pocket book! So how bout it guys? Any first hand experiences and or knowledge of car systems and if such a device would even have an impact on fuel economy? Thanks a bunch! Loo

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Hey! I was just wondering if anyone has heard of or has used a device I saw that you plug into the lighter port in your car and it reduces the electric noise pollution or something along these line and thus allows for better mpg? It claims you will get 30% better fuel economy when its in use. Has anyone actually tried this device? The catalog I saw it in is generally just full of trinkets and junk but every once in a while redeems itself offering something worthwhile... well this device caught my eye and in todays day and age every little bit of extra mpg you can squeeze out sure helps the pocket book! So how bout it guys? Any first hand experiences and or knowledge of car systems and if such a device would even have an impact on fuel economy? Thanks a bunch!

Loo

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Lilly02 Champion Author Rockford Posts:1,673 Points:526,790 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 10:55:06 AM Ignore Lilly02 Report Abuse sounds like a gimic to me.
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 6:57:43 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse ???
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,314 Points:691,430 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 3:05:01 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse If it's in a catalog of junk and trinkets, then it's junk.
ccode Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,080 Points:1,177,220 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 11:44:00 PM Ignore ccode Report Abuse I'm told it works best with the recommended addition of the snake oil supplement for only $50 more...
JimBlake56 Veteran Author Akron Posts:376 Points:75,060 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 2:01:43 PM Ignore JimBlake56 Report Abuse It works by making your wallet lighter.
yesrod47 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,009 Points:155,215 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 11:40:31 AM Ignore yesrod47 Report Abuse I've not heard of this one yet!
PhilnTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:656 Points:437,580 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 11:34:31 AM Ignore PhilnTX Report Abuse It works great! . . . . . . . . . .For the guy who sells it to you........ [Edited by: PhilnTX at 7/17/2012 2:35:25 PM EST]
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,666 Points:868,070 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 8:05:05 AM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse no. but i doubt very seriously if it works. if it did all the manufacturers would be installing them in the vehicles already.
vikings80 All-Star Author South Dakota Posts:781 Points:110,065 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 6:55:12 AM Ignore vikings80 Report Abuse no
Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,342 Points:508,875 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 3:53:05 AM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse if it really improved mpg 30% people would be fighting over them.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2012 10:00:41 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse I think CACTUSBOB (Jun 9, 2011 12:10:12 AM) has it right.
john4122 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:67 Points:2,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2012 4:46:02 PM Ignore john4122 Report Abuse nope
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,055 Points:2,448,775 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2012 12:32:47 PM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse snake oil
TheRavenHeart Veteran Author Chattanooga Posts:359 Points:41,945 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2012 11:56:45 AM Ignore TheRavenHeart Report Abuse Sounds like a pipe dream
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2012 6:25:08 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse no
ejyarrell Rookie Author Winston-Salem Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 4:03:29 PM Ignore ejyarrell Report Abuse who would even waste their time with that.
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,593 Points:388,530 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 1:29:08 PM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse No
cheap2010skate Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,806 Points:635,535 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 11:30:56 AM Ignore cheap2010skate Report Abuse I call "SCAM."
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,510 Points:2,395,980 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 10:46:11 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse A good rule of thumb is that any plug-in or bolt on device that claims more than 5% fuel economy improvement is obviously a fraud. The fines for failure to meet CAFE targets are so big that car makers would not miss an obvious simple fix.
SoCaldude714 Rookie Author California Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 9:29:19 AM Ignore SoCaldude714 Report Abuse smells like BS
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,043 Points:1,857,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 7:56:01 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse it's a nice gimmick just drive conservatively
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 7:16:12 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Just give it a bit of thought, what could it possibly REALLY do.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,268 Points:616,215 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 6:09:33 AM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse Unfortunately I don't have a lighter socket but if I did, I'd buy 3 of these and save 90%.
inventorymaster Champion Author KW Posts:1,607 Points:514,220 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 5:49:36 AM Ignore inventorymaster Report Abuse no
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,400 Points:1,123,775 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 2:37:01 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
nfldude Champion Author San Diego Posts:3,885 Points:447,755 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 1:22:04 AM Ignore nfldude Report Abuse sounds like something for late night infomercials
JoeMegaGas Rookie Author Michigan Posts:71 Points:19,420 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2011 10:11:20 AM Ignore JoeMegaGas Report Abuse I work for a Tire One automotive supplier. If the OEMs could add something like that and it would increase fuel efficiency by 30%, they would have done it already.
jorobins538 Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,732 Points:638,320 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2011 6:42:56 AM Ignore jorobins538 Report Abuse does not compute.
generok Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,123 Points:409,270 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2011 6:37:46 AM Ignore generok Report Abuse It's just not logical. If it was that simple, wouldn't you think manufacturers would put this "super technology" in their cars to boost mileage claims (which is whats selling cars right now)??? This device simply can't impact mileage in any significant way.
KURTSUNCLE All-Star Author Columbus Posts:650 Points:210,245 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2011 5:38:07 AM Ignore KURTSUNCLE Report Abuse Not a chance. Maybe there are chips, but nothing in a 12V.
lumkat Sophomore Author Philadelphia Posts:117 Points:120,250 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2011 1:56:16 AM Ignore lumkat Report Abuse No.
xwave97 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,295 Points:198,160 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 9:11:36 AM Ignore xwave97 Report Abuse Never heard of it
ballotmaster Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,674 Points:858,460 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 9:10:45 AM Ignore ballotmaster Report Abuse dream on
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,548 Points:2,838,240 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 8:27:13 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "I own a portable air compressor that has 15' of cord with a lighter plug connect........." Now there's something that plugs into the lighter port that will increase your fuel efficiency by keeping the proper PSI in your tires. Probably not a 30% increase though.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,099 Points:36,585 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 6:53:21 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I own a portable air compressor that has 15' of cord with a lighter plug connect,it keeps tires inflated for maxium MPG.SAVINGS It contains a clamp-on hose fitting plus a dial pressure guage and is capable of reaching over 150#+ air pressure. Nothing new,had it for years,works,slow,compact,lite weight,noisy,also a flashing caution lamp,etc.Fold cord tuckaway compartment for 3'hose also. I use it to pump up a a small portable air tank also aprox.150# carfully! This year its been handy for blowing debris off couwl vents,under hood areas,preventing Cabin Filter from early contamination! Doubby Doo Messes!
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,913 Points:2,057,655 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 6:37:37 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Scam-o-rama alert!
thebrohta167 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,466 Points:235,315 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 6:15:24 AM Ignore thebrohta167 Report Abuse nope, doubt any item like that would be legit
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,055 Points:2,448,775 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2011 3:18:37 PM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I no more believe this than in little green men from Mars.
olebufnav Champion Author Omaha Posts:3,989 Points:1,025,180 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2011 12:31:27 PM Ignore olebufnav Report Abuse Of course the work - for the guy selling it! I also believe in the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and honest politicians...
geezer Champion Author Albany Posts:21,334 Points:3,073,770 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2011 8:26:57 AM Ignore geezer Report Abuse Sure have. In fact, I bought four of them, and have one plugged into each of the four power outlets in my car. Now I have an excess of gas I sell to the neighbors, and in a few years I'll be rich.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,548 Points:2,838,240 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 11, 2011 5:30:27 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse My first clue this was a scam is "30% better fuel economy." Just won't happen.
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,733 Points:488,450 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2011 9:10:12 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse are you talking about the "EZ FUEL SAVER" the "PANTHER" the "NEOSOCKET" or"ISPARK" or the "FUEL DOCTOR" All these plug in units are supposed to clear up ripples in the cars 12v power , the problem there are no ripples . any car made in the last 30 years has a bunch of caps and coils in just about everything from the ECM to the radio . ever notice how light bulbs last so much longer in modern cars than they did in cars made in the 60's and 70's ? better power regulation is the reason ...... these devices do nothing . don't buy in to there scam
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,099 Points:36,585 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2011 7:44:01 PM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse The only device I can think of would be a solar panel charger,plugged into the 12 volt accessory receptical ,but many on todays vehicles are switched out of the circuit when the Ignition is switched off. There could be a conversion designed to connect such a charger to relieve some of the altenators job of recharging the battery at times,when parked at work,using solar energy to peak the vehicles battery condition. Reality in todays world is to use whatever accessories are convenient daily which the alt... must cover those loads,plus charging duties also. Just saying any other energy source could help save a few fuel dollars by aiding the altenator during engine downtime. I think there is another device which is only an led indicater of ones battery charge state(voltage condition) which might read Red(low poor)...Amber(average),then Green...(normal good) These readings may help in making choices as to continue using accessorys or maybe having a vehicle checked for problems going unnoticed CEL may not be lit.
fredjara All-Star Author California Posts:595 Points:123,415 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2011 6:20:27 PM Ignore fredjara Report Abuse Technically it is hard to conceive of a device that is plugged into the lighter socket that would increase gas mileage. Generally speaking, if it sounds too good to be true, then it absolutely is. Stay away.
yuhoo22 Sophomore Author Long Island Posts:105 Points:85,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2011 6:55:59 AM Ignore yuhoo22 Report Abuse sounds like a scam to me!
cheap2010skate Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,806 Points:635,535 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2011 5:12:18 PM Ignore cheap2010skate Report Abuse BE very skeptical of these gadgets or anything that claims to increase MPG. If the additives or devices work, the car manufacturers would have added these already. What you see and hear are SCAMS. The local news station did an investigation on these scams and told us to save our money!
sarahmg85 Rookie Author South Bend Posts:97 Points:16,085 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2011 12:11:07 PM Ignore sarahmg85 Report Abuse sounds like a scam
sarahmg85 Rookie Author South Bend Posts:97 Points:16,085 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2011 12:10:46 PM Ignore sarahmg85 Report Abuse never heard of it
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,913 Points:2,057,655 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2011 5:39:42 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse sounds like...SCAM-O-RAMA.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,043 Points:1,857,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2011 10:02:41 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse heard of it it's only useful if it's in your field-of-view if the plug outlet/ or cigarette lighter outlet is too low for the device, then it's more dangerous to look down at it from time to time just drive conservatively (google hyper-miling) & just follow some of the safer ways