James Randi Warns About Gas Scams

Here is another video warning about buying all manner of gas saving devices based on sketchy manufacturers' claims. There are a lot of con jobs out there. Entrepreneurs are waiting to sell you a $100 piece of plastic gizmo that does absolutely nothing for your gas mileage. Take care and don't be a sucker! Remember that most claims that sound too good to be true are just con jobs.

Device Scams

Lots of con artists are waiting to sell you gas saving devices that don't really work. The only way to really know what effect a device or fuel additive has had on your vehicle is to run it on a dynamo and measure it. The Mythbusters test out three supposed gas savers. One is a magnet, another is using acetone as a fuel additive and the third is a carburetor claimed to provide hundreds of miles per gallon. Each one is found to either have no effect or actually reduce gas mileage. Watch and see!