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Fuel prices may have stabilized, but they are still over the top. And drivers are taking drastic measures to cut costs. Some have taken to riding a bike. Others are dumping a "top secret" pill into their gas tanks..............No kidding...............Drivers are resorting to pills, powders, liquid additives and mechanical devices to pump up their gas mileage. Among them, according to the Federal Trade Commission, are magnets attached to the fuel line that "realign" fuel molecules.
Usually accompanying these products are manufacturers' promises of an increase in fuel efficiency by as much as 20 to 30 percent. Some claim the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has tested and endorsed their product.................................⦠be fooled by the hype
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The FTC has issued a warning saying that additives do not significantly increase fuel efficiency. Some may even damage your car's engine or cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions.
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Adding substances other than gasoline to your tank can void your factory warranty, according to consumer reporter Phil Reed of Edmunds.com.While the EPA does evaluate and test products, government agencies do not endorse any gas-saving products for cars.The best way to fight high gas prices, says the FTC, is to drive efficiently and stay within posted speed limits. Avoid sharp starts and stops. Go easy on the gas pedal and brakes. The FTC also recommends using cruise control, avoiding unnecessary idling and combining errands to cut down on the number of short trips.
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me,google and..............Read more: Fuel additives not likely to improve gas mileage - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburâ¦
Fuel prices may have stabilized, but they are still over the top. And drivers are taking drastic measures to cut costs. Some have taken to riding a bike. Others are dumping a "top secret" pill into their gas tanks..............No kidding...............Drivers are resorting to pills, powders, liquid additives and mechanical devices to pump up their gas mileage. Among them, according to the Federal Trade Commission, are magnets attached to the fuel line that "realign" fuel molecules.
Usually accompanying these products are manufacturers' promises of an increase in fuel efficiency by as much as 20 to 30 percent. Some claim the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has tested and endorsed their product.................................⦠be fooled by the hype
.<<<<<<<<<<<<<
The FTC has issued a warning saying that additives do not significantly increase fuel efficiency. Some may even damage your car's engine or cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Adding substances other than gasoline to your tank can void your factory warranty, according to consumer reporter Phil Reed of Edmunds.com.While the EPA does evaluate and test products, government agencies do not endorse any gas-saving products for cars.The best way to fight high gas prices, says the FTC, is to drive efficiently and stay within posted speed limits. Avoid sharp starts and stops. Go easy on the gas pedal and brakes. The FTC also recommends using cruise control, avoiding unnecessary idling and combining errands to cut down on the number of short trips.
Source(s):
me,google and..............Read more: Fuel additives not likely to improve gas mileage - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburâ¦
Anyone own Vtech Vflash or Fisher Price Smart Cycle?
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I'm debating between a Vflash or Smart Cycle for my daughter's 4th birthday, but my son had a Vsmile and it was junk we had nothing but problems with it. bought a 2nd one thinking we just got a bad one, and it was junk too. I hear Vtech has improved their systems but I went to toysrus and they had the Vflash marked down from $80 to $50 on clearance and had no games for it, so I'm worried they may be getting discontinued and I won't be able to find games and accessories. I haven't been able to find reviews on either toy online. I'm also worried she may be too young for both of them but thought if she could have fun tinkering with them now she would grow in them. Anyone own either of these, and are you willing to give me feedback on how pleased you are with it?? THANKS!!
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The VFlash is old and is definately discontinued, thats why you can't find any software for it - on top of that V Tech never had alot of software titles for the console in the first place. Also it's for an older age group so it maybe too complicated for your daughter.
The V Smile has been redone and the new model is called the V Smile Motion - its the same idea as the V Smile except the controllers are wireless and run on motion sensors (V Tech is obviously trying to capitalize on the popularity of Nintendo Wii's wireless concept) and can connect to the internet for more dowloadable content. It can use all of the previous software from V Smile as well. It doesn't sound like too much of a HUGE difference to make me want to rush out a buy it personally.
The Smart Cycle is alright but a few of the downsides include -
1. The size, it's about the size of a small childs bike so you need to have the space to hook it up.
2. Even after a year on the market there are still not alot of software titles available - all I ever see are the same 6 games everywhere I go.
3. You need to follow the assembly instructions to the T or you will screw the whole thing up and won't be able to use it (until you call Fisher Price to get a replacement part)
All of them are good for kids ages 3-8 you just have to purchase the appropriate software for your childs age and skill level.
Personally I've always found Leap Frog to be the best option with the kids for electronic learning devices. We've used almost everything from the reading systems (Leap Pad) to Hand Helds (Leapster, L Max).
Leap Frop products are easy to use and understand, there is always plenty of selection available when it comes to software which is a bonus when dealing with 3 children in different ages and skill circles and overall the kids enjoy them and use them a lot more.
The V Smile and V Pockets we have collecting dust in the basement vs. the Leapsters we have in the car are a testiment to that.
Good luck.
The VFlash is old and is definately discontinued, thats why you can't find any software for it - on top of that V Tech never had alot of software titles for the console in the first place. Also it's for an older age group so it maybe too complicated for your daughter.
The V Smile has been redone and the new model is called the V Smile Motion - its the same idea as the V Smile except the controllers are wireless and run on motion sensors (V Tech is obviously trying to capitalize on the popularity of Nintendo Wii's wireless concept) and can connect to the internet for more dowloadable content. It can use all of the previous software from V Smile as well. It doesn't sound like too much of a HUGE difference to make me want to rush out a buy it personally.
The Smart Cycle is alright but a few of the downsides include -
1. The size, it's about the size of a small childs bike so you need to have the space to hook it up.
2. Even after a year on the market there are still not alot of software titles available - all I ever see are the same 6 games everywhere I go.
3. You need to follow the assembly instructions to the T or you will screw the whole thing up and won't be able to use it (until you call Fisher Price to get a replacement part)
All of them are good for kids ages 3-8 you just have to purchase the appropriate software for your childs age and skill level.
Personally I've always found Leap Frog to be the best option with the kids for electronic learning devices. We've used almost everything from the reading systems (Leap Pad) to Hand Helds (Leapster, L Max).
Leap Frop products are easy to use and understand, there is always plenty of selection available when it comes to software which is a bonus when dealing with 3 children in different ages and skill circles and overall the kids enjoy them and use them a lot more.
The V Smile and V Pockets we have collecting dust in the basement vs. the Leapsters we have in the car are a testiment to that.
Good luck.
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