Performance Fuel pipe magnets and graphite oil?

deamer2k5 · 11th June 2008, 17:53

hi, i was speaking to a guy at work today, he mentioned u can buy magnets the tie wrap around your fuel pipe which excites the fuel molocules to increase the efficiency, does this work? also he mentioned when doing an oil change to clean the engine out once you have drained it, then when you fill back up leave a 1/4 pint out or something along those lines and add the remaining bit with graphite oil. he said it neutralises the chemicals in the oil which reduces friction and increases efficiency, has any ever heard of or tried this? was thinking about trying them.

NEEMSTAR · 11th June 2008, 17:58

i always believe that if something is going to work (properley) then everyone would be doing it (including manufacturers and dealers).....

and on that bomshell i doubt these "ideas" would make a noticeable difference fella

allan40alt · 11th June 2008, 18:02

If it was as easy to get extra efficiency by simply putting a couple of magnets around the fuel line don't you think the manufacturers would be doing it? This idea has been around for years.

PS: I've just found this website that makes interesting reading:

Slick 50 and other ail additives

cb550 · 11th June 2008, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by deamer2k5

hi, i was speaking to a guy at work today, he mentioned u can buy magnets the tie wrap around your fuel pipe which excites the fuel molocules to increase the efficiency, does this work? also he mentioned when doing an oil change to clean the engine out once you have drained it, then when you fill back up leave a 1/4 pint out or something along those lines and add the remaining bit with graphite oil. he said it neutralises the chemicals in the oil which reduces friction and increases efficiency, has any ever heard of or tried this? was thinking about trying them.

Been doing repairs and maintenance to my cars/bikes for 40 years or so-except when they still have a warranty which is when they're dealer serviced.

Have never done either of your collegues's suggestions and believe me would never either.

Jack The Lad. · 11th June 2008, 18:25

I believe they cost around £7. That will be £6.99p too much then.
They were tested not that long ago on a T.V. prog' about fuel saving .
The result ----------- Rubbish.

vintagevrs · 11th June 2008, 18:29

You could always try this mod, port and polish the intake and exhaust.

Check this out

Hey guys, please help with my mods gone wrong.....

allan40alt · 11th June 2008, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagevrs

You could always try this mod, port and polish the intake and exhaust.

Check this out

Hey guys, please help with my mods gone wrong.....

...his mate at work told him to do it!

robbo51 · 11th June 2008, 18:34

If Honda found out that you are adding additives of any sort to the oil..
Goodbye warranty

Jack The Lad. · 11th June 2008, 18:35

I like The Bishop's reply. PMSL.

FWH · 11th June 2008, 20:00

The way the magnets work is they extract money from your wallet and provide no performance upgrade in return.

deamer2k5 · 11th June 2008, 20:06

ah right, thts cool, thanks for the heads up, is there any ways to improve fuel efficiency?

FWH · 11th June 2008, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by deamer2k5

ah right, thts cool, thanks for the heads up, is there any ways to improve fuel efficiency?

Start with:

Keep it below 3000 rpm.

Don´t have more stuff in the car than needed.

Make sure you have correct tyre pressures.

Unknownsoldier · 11th June 2008, 20:08

However they do work on your water pipes at home in hard water areas

Tom

NEEMSTAR · 11th June 2008, 20:10

adjust your driving technique

less throttle
use the hills to maintain your speed
brake less and earlier
switch your engine when idling for long periods
don't get enticed into traffic light grand prix
use higher gears, earlier
knows whats happening well ahead of you and anticipate so you can control your throttle and speed

e.t.c

deamer2k5 · 11th June 2008, 20:11

i have been keeping it below 3000rpm, i filled it to 3/4 full with super unleaded, gonna see if using this from now on sees an slight increase.

Willie · 11th June 2008, 20:51

About 10-12 years ago my next door neighbour sold these magnets that tie wrapped onto fuel lines and eventually talked me into buying one for my car. We checked out mpg carefully over a period of 3-4 weeks without the magnet, then checked it out with the magnet attatched, the results showed a small increase in mpg, approx 2 miles per gallon. At the time the magnet cost about £45, fuel saving was less than £1 per week, hardly worth the bother.

deamer2k5 · 11th June 2008, 20:55

yeah, im not gonna bother with the magnets or the oil. im starting to drive a bit more cautiously now as well.

pietka · 11th June 2008, 22:00

you have to change your driving style to achiev beter MPG. from the first 10000 myles my averange was 36.6 MPG with 2.2 Diesel Sport now i am driving with lower revs and using 5 gear in the city when posible and my averange for 6000 myles is now 53 MPG. i can easelay achieve up to 60 MPG driving long distances if i am acceleraing carefully.
and sory guys for my crap english ;]]

craigc · 12th June 2008, 21:21

The magnets were tested on Mythbusters on the discovery. The verdict was that they do nothing. Acetone in the fuel was also busted

FWH · 12th June 2008, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigc

The magnets were tested on Mythbusters on the discovery. The verdict was that they do nothing. Acetone in the fuel was also busted

MythBusters Episode 53: "Exploding Pants"

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	If it was as easy to get extra efficiency by simply putting a couple of magnets around the fuel line don't you think the manufacturers would be doing it? This idea has been around for years. PS: I've just found this website that makes interesting reading: Slick 50 and other ail additives Last edited by allan40alt; 11th June 2008 at 18:20.

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NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 30 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	i always believe that if something is going to work (properley) then everyone would be doing it (including manufacturers and dealers)..... and on that bomshell i doubt these "ideas" would make a noticeable difference fella

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,771 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	I believe they cost around £7. That will be £6.99p too much then. They were tested not that long ago on a T.V. prog' about fuel saving . The result ----------- Rubbish.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,771 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	I like The Bishop's reply. PMSL.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	The way the magnets work is they extract money from your wallet and provide no performance upgrade in return.

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deamer2k5 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 8th May 2008 Location: York, UK Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ah right, thts cool, thanks for the heads up, is there any ways to improve fuel efficiency?

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 61 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	However they do work on your water pipes at home in hard water areas Tom

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NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 30 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	adjust your driving technique less throttle use the hills to maintain your speed brake less and earlier switch your engine when idling for long periods don't get enticed into traffic light grand prix use higher gears, earlier knows whats happening well ahead of you and anticipate so you can control your throttle and speed e.t.c

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deamer2k5 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 8th May 2008 Location: York, UK Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i have been keeping it below 3000rpm, i filled it to 3/4 full with super unleaded, gonna see if using this from now on sees an slight increase.

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Willie Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	About 10-12 years ago my next door neighbour sold these magnets that tie wrapped onto fuel lines and eventually talked me into buying one for my car. We checked out mpg carefully over a period of 3-4 weeks without the magnet, then checked it out with the magnet attatched, the results showed a small increase in mpg, approx 2 miles per gallon. At the time the magnet cost about £45, fuel saving was less than £1 per week, hardly worth the bother.

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deamer2k5 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 8th May 2008 Location: York, UK Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	yeah, im not gonna bother with the magnets or the oil. im starting to drive a bit more cautiously now as well.

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pietka Wheelnut Join Date: 27th August 2007 Location: N.Ireland Cookstown Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	you have to change your driving style to achiev beter MPG. from the first 10000 myles my averange was 36.6 MPG with 2.2 Diesel Sport now i am driving with lower revs and using 5 gear in the city when posible and my averange for 6000 myles is now 53 MPG. i can easelay achieve up to 60 MPG driving long distances if i am acceleraing carefully. and sory guys for my crap english ;]]

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craigc Valve Cap Join Date: 8th January 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The magnets were tested on Mythbusters on the discovery. The verdict was that they do nothing. Acetone in the fuel was also busted