As gas prices increase, so have advertisements about products that claim to clean your gas tank and increase your fuel efficiency. DO NOT BE FOOLED. I have a term for these types of liquid products –I call them snake oil.
For my friends and clients looking to make their cars more fuel efficient, I tell them to redirect their dollars and spend it on efforts that actually DO increase fuel efficiency such as:
- Maintaining clean air-filters
- Keeping tires well inflated
- Reducing weight of vehicle (empty out that trunk!)
- Tightening your gas cap to reduce gas evaporation
These are inexpensive and easy ways of making a real difference in fuel efficiency. Save your money!
