Houston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Have you heard of the latest craze to separate Americans from their hard earned money? It's called 'gas savers' - and they come in the form of everything from pills that you pop in your tank to products that 'polarize gas molecules'!

To date, in my opinion, none have proven reasonably effective - but that doesn't stop companies from continuing to make outrageous claims of increased gas mileage and people from buying their products. Let us consider some of these facetious products - as a way to forewarn vehicle owners.

In a search of the internet numerous websites can be found that offer 'sophisticated' devices for improving gas mileage - with equally complex explanations about how they work. For instance, there are a variety of intake systems and throttle spacers that will use 'dyno-proven techniques and innovative engineering to accelerate efficiency'.

For you do-it-yourselfers there is an electronic ionizer that can be installed in minutes. You may be put-off somewhat because of their claims - after all, even the company that sells them states that they are 'technically complex' and use 'corona chemistry' to operate effectively.

And what about those biopills that mix with gas to increase mileage? Forget about it!
That is not to say that there are not great ways to save on gas - it's just not something you'll buy and put in your tank.

One of the easiest tips for saving gas is to insure your tires are properly inflated as under inflation can account for a 10% decrease in miles per gallon. Other fuel savings tips include, don't drive aggressively (the biggest gas user), drive slower, and use your cruise control on the highway.

Yesterday several people tested a new electric car and the reviews were fairly favorable, in the next few years expect to see prices of electric cars drop and use more accepted.

Also try driving less, carpooling, combining trips and taking the first parking spot you see instead of driving around for ten minutes to locate one close to the entrance.