A so-called fuel-saving device sold in WA and which claims to improve efficiency and reduce emissions does not work, a consumer protection investigation has found.The Fuelstar Combustion Catalyst, distributed in WA by Major Auto Technics in Bellevue, claims to reduce fuel consumption by 6 per cent and tail pipe emissions by 20 per cent.
However, an investigation by the Department of Consumer Protection found that the device, which is fitted inside the engine bay of a car, does not deliver any improvements.
"The results of the testing showed that in petrol cars there was no significant improvement in either fuel consumption or exhaust emissions, proving that this product is ineffective," Consumer Protection Commissioner Anne Driscoll said.
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The have been many fuel savings product on the market with varying results. The thing to look for is SAE and TMC official tests performed on the product in question. Here is a link to an article about SAE J1321 testing. http://www.landlinemag.com/Archives/2004/May2004/Bottom_Line/Does_it_work.htm
ReplyDeleteAnd here is a link to a SAE J3121 test result. http://www.mach3products.com/images/uploaded_images/media_item-file-8.pdf