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Old 08-25-2008, 11:55 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Ben (SVOboy) asked me for a second opinion on his call to lock this thread. I think people are being pretty level headed. The discussion isn't out of hand or excessively spammy.

So we agreed to open the thread again.

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My opinion on the topic is that anyone claiming improved fuel economy from a commercial product should expect to provide results from properly conducted 3rd party (independent) laboratory testing at a minimum.

dcb has pointed out several potential flaws in Pulstar's own lab test procedure already.

I tend to put a fair amount of stock in the information found at fuelsaving.info. I'd think we'd have much more to gain if dparker engaged that person in conversation, rather than seeking testimonials from the general public as a marketing strategy.

See: Ignition enhancers (petrol/gasoline only) - from Fuel Saving Gadgets - a Professional Engineer's View.

Speaking generally, the author of that site refutes the claims made for the product being discussed here.
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