Yep, there is a “tornado for cars” that has been getting a lot of attention lately.

Really it is a device that purports to add an additional 4 – 13 horsepower while increasing mileage from 7 – 24% or more.

It consists of a no-maintenance tornado intake car device which generates a vortex of air after installing in your air intake in about 5 minutes.

The tornado fuel saver is supposed to work by constantly swirling air which allows for a better fuel/air mixture.

Some people have had good results using the tornado fuel saver while others claim that this and other devices like it have no effect whatsoever.

If you are interested in a “tornado for the car” you should visit some of the automotive forums to see what the current thoughts are regarding this product as the debate seems to be an on-going one.

Liquid Injection – These types of fuel saving products add liquid to the air and fuel intake system of your car instead of into the combustion chamber of your engine.

Goodman Engine System-Model 1800

Waag-Injection System

Ignition Devices – These devices are usually attached to the ignition system of your car. (Can be used as a parts replacement).

BIAP Electronic Ignition Unit

Special Formula Ignition Advance Springs

Magna Flash Ignition Control System

Baur Condenser

Fuel Line Devices – These devices are used as a cooler or a heater. The fuel is heated just before it is injected into the carburetor. When this type of a device isn’t used the fuel is generally heated by the car’s electrical system, the exhaust, or the engine coolant.

Russell Fuelmiser

FuelXpander

Jacona Fuel System; Optimizer

The above gas mileage enhancer products may or may not help you save in your gas consumption and cost but if you are seriously looking for a way to save money you may want to consider trying one or two of the products.

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Air Bleed Devices – These types of devices are designed to bleed air into the carburetor and are generally installed in your vehicle in the Positive Crankcase Ventilation line.

Fuel Max

Aquablast Wyman Valve Air Bleed

Gas Saving Device

Grancor Air Computer

Vapor Bleed Devices – These devices are related to the air bleed device but in this case induced air is forced through a container that contains a mixture of water and antifreeze. This device is usually installed in the engine compartment.

Econo-Mist Vacuum Vapor Injection System

Mark II Vapor Injection System

Turbo Vapor Injection System

Atomized Vapor Injector

The above automotive fuel saving devices may or may not help you save in your gas consumption and cost but if you are seriously looking for a way to save money you may want to consider trying one or two of the products.

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Shop Around:

You can try to shop around in your local area trying to find cheap gas but you shouldn’t go too far out of your way to try and get the best price unless you’re already traveling in that direction anyway.

Once you start driving around looking for the gas pump that can beat the one in your neighborhood you start to increase the amount of money that you spend on your driving expenses.

Since your goal is to save money you would be defeating the purpose by driving around for too long.

Studies done by the AAA indicate that it will cost you approximately 51.7 cents per mile to drive your car this year (2004) and you can be sure that number will increase each year.

Keep in mind that the IRS deduction is usually lower than this per mile so driving too far to find cheap gas isn’t always cost efficient even if you are deducting mileage on your taxes.

While you are driving to a location that you would normally be going to anyway you can of course keep your eyes open for the cheapest gas.

If you find a certain gas station that consistently sells cheaper gas each week and it’s out of your way you might want to consider making a weekly or bi-weekly journey to this destination.

This way you can take a day to get gas, buy your groceries, and take a walk in the park within a different area of the city where you live. In effect, what you are doing is multitasking and saving money on your fuel costs at the same time.

So you see, to find cheap gas might take a little bit of effort but the savings can pay off in the long run especially if you can combine your “to do” items into one trip.

There are several low gas prices sites on the Internet that will help you find the cheapest gas in your area.

The best of these low gas price sites is GasBuddy.

GasBuddy has comprehensive information for both the United States and Canada to help you find the lowest gas price on the day that you are filling up your gas tank.

In fact, GasBuddy uses over 170 websites to get you the recent best prices.

The price of gas is always changing so having the latest information is going to save you money over a period of time if you check before you fill-up.

Did you know there are times that the price of gas will vary by up to 20 percent within a short radius? So you can see that it’s important for you to stay current with the lowest gas prices in your area.

The information provided by GasBuddy is quite detailed. For example, after indicating that you live in the Washington state area you are directed to sites for Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane.

Choosing Seattle gives you the following information: (1) lowest price in the last 48 hours, (2) gas station name and address, and (3) time the last price was posted.

So when you use GasBuddy you’ll be able to save that much more each time you buy gas for your vehicle. GasBuddy can be found at: www.GasBuddy.com my favorite of the low gas prices sites.

So, it is definitely in your best interest to begin saving gas (and money) today!

Here are some more ideas you can use to increase your gas mileage and save money:

Turn the nozzle:

When you have finished filling up your gas tank try turning the nozzle of the hose a full 180 degrees.

This will drain a bit more gas into your tank; in some cases up to an entire half cup that would otherwise be a bonus to the next gas customer.

Once you get into the habit of turning the hose you’ll find yourself doing it without thinking.  That extra half cup that you get each time you fill your gas tank can add up to a lot of extra gas at the end of the year that you never have known about.

Don’t buy high octane gas:

For most cars these days, buying higher octane gas is a waste of your money.  Regular unleaded has approximately 87 octane already and is fine for your vehicle.

By avoiding buying high octane gas you’ll be saving a large amount of money over a period of time.

High octane gas is always more expensive at the gas pumps so the next time that you feel guilty for filling up your SUV with regular gas you can be assured that no harm will come to your vehicle.

Octane is simply a measurement of how difficult it is to ignite the gas in your car and has nothing to do with the quality of the gas.  If you are experiencing engine pings, rattles, or knocks you can switch to high octane gas.

However, you shouldn’t be experiencing any of those knocks and rattles if you are keeping your vehicle maintained and making sure that you don’t miss those scheduled maintenance checkups.

If you are driving a new model car you definitely shouldn’t be hearing any pings or rattles and if you are you should take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Note: Some cars like Mercedes require premium fuel so you want to be sure and check your owner’s manual before switching.

Avoid topping off:

Try to avoid “topping off” at the gas pumps (this can be a real super fuel saver).

When you purchase just a bit of gas at the gas station the pump doesn’t have enough time to really activate, resulting in short bursts of fuel that may short change you from the amount of gas that you are purchasing.

The best time to replenish your gas tank is when you have half a tank or less left in your vehicle, or when you find a gas price that you just can’t afford to miss.

Avoid running your gas tank close to empty:

Try not to drive your car when the gas gauge is on empty.

You may think that you using very little gas when your car is on empty, but you are in fact using more gas because your vehicle is running less efficiently as it tries to accelerate and decelerate in a normal fashion.

Super fuel saver tip # 1: Keep your gas level above the quarter tank mark if at all possible.

Avoid buying Gasohol:

You should never purchase gasohol for your car since it contains only two-thirds of the energy of gasoline.

This means that you would need to buy much more gasohol to go the same distance on a tank of gasoline.

Gasohol is a mixture of ethanol (alcohol made from grain) and gas, and is used by some farmers to help cut the amount of pollution in the air.

Even if you are traveling and it seems like the only fuel choice for miles is gasohol try to avoid buying this type of adapted fuel.

Avoid buying gas from a just replenished station:

Super fuel saver tip # 2: When a gas station has its underground tanks filled, the particles at the bottom of the tank are stirred up.

These particles can become mixed in with the gas that you are putting into your car, which can lead to efficiency problems. The particles can clog your fuel filter, causing your car to stall and start with some difficulty.

If the gas station that you have decided to stop at has the lowest gas price in your area you may want to think about coming back at a later time rather than stopping at the next gas station that is offering a higher price for gas.

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Buy your gas in the morning or evening:

Gasoline becomes denser in colder temperatures and gas pumps are set to measure the volume of the fuel that you pump and not the density.

This means if you fill up your gas tank in the cooler morning temperatures, or in the colder evening hours, you’ll be getting better gas price economy.

Try to fill up your gas tank later in the evening to avoid the rush of day hours.

Buy gas from a busy station:

Try to buy your gas from a gas station that is consistently busy and therefore has its underground tanks filled on a regular basis.

Stations that do little business will have gas that has been sitting in underground tanks for longer periods of time, leading to gas contamination.

This contamination can mean that the gas you are purchasing is less powerful than fresh gas and will decrease your fuel economy.

Try to time your visits to busier gas stations at those busy times but make sure that you’re not in a rush to get anywhere.

If you’re late for an appointment you may find yourself giving up in frustration if you have to wait to purchase your gas and then find yourself moving over to a gas station that has a higher gas cost for the day.

Service your vehicle before the winter:

As the colder weather approaches you will want to make sure that your vehicle is in the best condition that it can be to deal with the colder weather.

If you car needs servicing and you decide to wait until the spring weather you will find that your fuel consumption goes up dramatically.

Keep in mind that you may be putting snow tires on your car, further adding to the decrease in fuel economy that you many experience during the months of winter.

If you are traveling greater distances during the winter months you may have to travel over roads that are experiencing winter conditions.

Plan your trip accordingly by trying to travel when the roads are clear and there is no forecast of snow.

Remove snow tires:

Auto fuel saving tips like replacing your winter tires with summer tires or all season radials can make a big difference in your fuel savings each month.

Big snow tires with deep treads use more gasoline than lighter tires. Many times people leave their snow tires on all year round so that they can avoid the hassle of taking their car to the mechanic.

The amount of savings that you can get out of changing your tires each season should inspire you to make that appointment with your mechanic rather than weigh your car down all through the year, even when there is no evidence of snow.

Be sure and store your winter tires in a place where they are free from moisture and dry heat.

The better care you take of your winter tires the longer you can keep them, reducing the amount of money that you spend maintaining your tires and your car.

The same applies when you put your winter tires on your car and store your summer tires or all season radials. You will want to make sure that they are store correctly and are tightly covered.

As auto fuel saving tips go many people overlook the importance of maintaining tires when it comes to saving at the gas pumps.  You really need to pay attention to all the details of maintaining and driving your vehicle.

Besides maintaining the engine of your car, you should also be paying close attention to the tires that you are driving on because properly maintained tires can help to improve gas mileage.

Purchase a tire gauge and check your car’s tire pressure every month.

Why?

When you are driving around on tires that are under-inflated you can reduce the fuel efficiency of your car by up to 2 percent for each pound that the tires are under-inflated!

Under-inflated tires also wear out faster, which again contributes to lower gas mileage.

Not only will you improve gas mileage when you maintain your tires, studies show that you will also save money on the maintenance of your vehicle by up to $250 each year.

The best time to check your tire pressure is when it’s cool outside or in the morning after your car has been sitting for several hours without driving.

Be sure and use appropriate tires for each season. When you put away your winter tires in the warm weather you’ll be able to use them for at least two years.

Keep a clean outer car:

You can reduce the amount of drag on your car when you keep the exterior clean and waxed.

It may seem like a small thing to do, and you most likely won’t notice any difference at all in your fuel consumption, but keep in mind that every little bit helps when you are trying to improve gas mileage.

Many times when you purchase your gas at a gas station that has a car wash you can receive money off coupons to use when you wash your car.

This is a great way to improve gas mileage (a little bit at least) while keeping your car clean.