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Old 06-02-2004, 10:46 AM
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Interesting info on saving gas.

I found this site and I thought it was worth sharing.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cains1/Fuel_saving.htm
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Old 06-02-2004, 11:10 AM
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It's safe to say that if there were any merit to the fuel-saving or performance-enhancing claims espoused by the makers of these bolt-on or drop-in gadgets, automakers would be installing them.

Remember P.T. Barnum's famous line.


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Old 06-02-2004, 10:28 PM
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Remember P.T. Barnum's famous line.


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Old 06-03-2004, 12:53 PM
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Old 06-03-2004, 12:55 PM
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Well, I actually had another famous line in mind.

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Old 06-03-2004, 02:14 PM
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My mom also used to tell me that 'A fool and his money are soon parted'. Not sure who said that one!

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Well, I actually had another famous line in mind.
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Old 06-03-2004, 02:20 PM
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Old 06-03-2004, 02:26 PM
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A SVX is a hole in the pavement into which you throw money.
All the more reason not to blow money on worthless aftermarket gadgets.


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Old 06-03-2004, 02:26 PM
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My mom also used to tell me that 'A fool and his money are soon parted'. Not sure who said that one!
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Didn't your mom say that?
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Old 06-03-2004, 02:54 PM
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Nope, she was quoting someone famous...
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Didn't your mom say that?
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