Gasoline prices keeps getting very expensive and i‘m concerned about my budget. If oil additives really works, how much will i save on my gasoline consumption?
There's tons of stuff to REALLY improve your gas mileage but oil additive is NOT one of them. The last time (last year) the gas price went up a local news did some report on how to improve the gas mileage. They did a basic tune-up. Changed the air filter. Got new spark plugs. Then they made sure the air tire pressure was correct. All that improved the mileage by about 10%. Sounds like a lot but that's only about 2 or 3 MPG. THEN they tried driving very slowly and mildly (no jack rabbit starts). The slower grandmother driving style improved the MPG by easiely 5 to 10 MPG extra !!! So you can do all that but in the end your driving habbit will improve or hurt your MPG the most. Good Luck. P.S. If your car is malfunctioning then it can run rich and that can cause your MPG to drop alot. ex: if your water temperature sensor is sending false temp (like too cold) making your car trying to warm up all the time. So it is very important to maintaine your car. Don't forget to vote for the BEST ANSWER - please - whoever it may be. FACT: You also get +3 points when you vote for BEST ANSWER
A properly tuned engine with good quality spark plugs (Autolite, NGK, Nippon Denso), good wires (not worn or shorting) a clean air filter, Regular oil changes and properly working oxygen sensors will do more to save you $$$ at the pump than any late night informercial miracle cure.
The company claims are one thing--what can actually be proved by testing is another. Some gas and oil additives have REDUCED efficiency when tested. The real idea is to keep in mind that if the manufacturers wanted something used in their car they would put it in there. The best thing to do is drive with a lighter foot on the gas pedal. I mean drive slower--and reduce the idling time. An idling car gets 0 miles per gallon. Turn it off. Most all vehicles have computerized firing functions. Bully Dog system did alter the mpg on trucks but that is noty available for gasoling motors--only diesel--like dodge pick up --ford pick up. Keep all of your filters clean, drive nice, that is it
