Magno-flo

ash_scotland88 · 4 Feb 2012 at 11:06

Anybody heard of this before?

http://magnoflo.com/

Seems to be a bit of a gimmick to me, surely if it offers savings then we'd be hearing more about it? I'm trying to find more about it.

My dad has been offered a free trial run of it.

Googling suggests it's a magnet, which then suggests there's metal in fuel. Surely then this would then result in the metal remaining in the fuel system meaning blockages?
Further reading suggests that fuel particles/molecules don't travel in an efficient straight line, and somehow the magnets cause them to travel straight and this helps with effeciency.

Final price is £40.

Minstadave · 4 Feb 2012 at 11:06

Don't be daft.

Liquidfox · 4 Feb 2012 at 11:15

How can anyone even slightly believe that this stuff is possible?

ash_scotland88 · 4 Feb 2012 at 11:18

I don't. I just need a valid arguement to convince my dad. £40 is nothing, the potential damage it could cause is HUGE.

There are various testimonials, including that from councils listed on other websites about the benefits.

lordrobs · 4 Feb 2012 at 11:48

Damn, if I randomly drag the savings slider around I could be saving over £700 a year :eek:

Dogbreath · 4 Feb 2012 at 11:57

ash_scotland88 said:
There are various testimonials, including that from councils listed on other websites about the benefits.

These devices are utterly worthless, they are snake oil. Anyone can make up testimonials, they are as worthless as the device. Unless positive results are proven in an accredited and independent lab (i.e. not the type you pay to get the results you want) then your dads £40 is far better left in his wallet.

If these devices did even a small fraction of what they claimed you'd find then fitted to every new car made.

Minstadave · 4 Feb 2012 at 11:57

Your argument should be: fuel is a hydrocarbon, it is non-metallic, why would a magnet do anything to it?

Meridian · 4 Feb 2012 at 12:01

Minstadave said:
Your argument should be: fuel is a hydrocarbon, it is non-metallic, why would a magnet do anything to it?

This. And to point out the obvious: if it worked, why doesn't every manufacturer fit one in the factory? Please don't say "patent" or I will have to slap you.

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PhillyDee · 4 Feb 2012 at 12:19

http://fuelsaving.info/debunk.htm

Down to the bottom.

Mythbusters did an episode on it, and declared them all bull****.

semi-pro waster · 4 Feb 2012 at 13:14

ash_scotland88 said:
I don't. I just need a valid arguement to convince my dad. £40 is nothing, the potential damage it could cause is HUGE.

Since it's not something that can work for the reasons given above (except in the equivalent of a placebo effect or post-purchase justification) then there's not really any potential damage to cause apart from lightening your dad's wallet by £40. I certainly wouldn't suggest getting it as it's not going to do anything but if he does get it I wouldn't worry about any potential damage.

Tomsk · 4 Feb 2012 at 14:28

If it only costs £40 (to the consumer) and improves fuel consumption, then I'm sure every vehicle manufacturer would be fitting them as standard.

Skeeter · 4 Feb 2012 at 15:53

PhillyDee said:
Mythbusters did an episode on it, and declared them all bull****.

Yeah I remember that.

They tested loads of 'internet fuel saving devices' designed to 'release the corrupt grip of the oil giant conspiracy', and every single one of them either made no difference, or actually made efficiency worse.

The report on the website:

Published by

The Bolton Institute of Engineering
(now Bolton University)

1995

From Wiki:

he University of Bolton (formerly Bolton Institute of Higher Education) is a university in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Bolton Institute of Higher Education was formed in 1982 by the merger of the Bolton Institute of Technology and Bolton College of Education (Technical).

Lol.

DAnDan · 4 Feb 2012 at 16:11

Minstadave said:
Your argument should be: fuel is a hydrocarbon, it is non-metallic, why would a magnet do anything to it?

I asked that question to one of their reps at a Top Gear Live last year. First she said that the magnet was able to make the fuel travel in straight lines, then after me stating that fuel isn't magnetic, she just started going on about how it helps the fuel not to get "lost" on its way through the engine.

haaammit · 4 Feb 2012 at 21:06

I've got some magic beans you can buy if you want

Nomisf · 5 Feb 2012 at 00:07

This says it all really :

Are there any cases whereby after installation, no affects are seen?
This can happen. Usually where the vehicle is subject to poor maintenance as Magno-Flo requires clean air and fuel filters. Also if the unit is fitted incorrectly there will be a decrease in the effect or none at all if fitted on the wrong pipe. For this reason we recommend professional fitting. Another instance where it may appear you have no savings, is when your on board computer is used to determine the MPG. The on board computer uses air mass/fuel ratio calculations, but as Magno-Flo has a high air mass/fuel ratio this will show little or no change in MPG. Please refer to the test section for correct method of determining your MPG.

Sorry, but, what ?

Total Plop

IAmATeaf · 5 Feb 2012 at 17:37

Nomisf said:
This says it all really :

Sorry, but, what ?

Total Plop

So the magnet is so powerful that even your on board computer will lie to you

red eye · 5 Feb 2012 at 18:18

ash_scotland88 said:
Anybody heard of this before?

http://magnoflo.com/

Seems to be a bit of a gimmick to me, surely if it offers savings then we'd be hearing more about it? I'm trying to find more about it.

My dad has been offered a free trial run of it.

Googling suggests it's a magnet, which then suggests there's metal in fuel. Surely then this would then result in the metal remaining in the fuel system meaning blockages?
Further reading suggests that fuel particles/molecules don't travel in an efficient straight line, and somehow the magnets cause them to travel straight and this helps with effeciency.

Final price is £40.

the benefits of fuel molecules travelling in a straight line will be useless as soon as it leaves the injectors

this is like getting robbed at kwik ****

dad661 · 6 Mar 2013 at 14:46

I must admit i too was a bit unsure of how it would work but I took the leap of faith. It works a treat!!!

I have had it fitted to my vehicle for just over an hour now and the difference is fantastic along with the savings that i have made.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to save money!!!

tom_e · 6 Mar 2013 at 14:56

dad661 said:
I must admit i too was a bit unsure of how it would work but I took the leap of faith. It works a treat!!!

I have had it fitted to my vehicle for just over an hour now and the difference is fantastic along with the savings that i have made.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to save money!!!

I love you.

paradigm · 6 Mar 2013 at 14:56

Yeah, I believe the guy who signed up just to post this.

An hour? How in gods name would anyone be able to tell any discernible difference in fuel consumption over a period of time as short as an hour :confused:

The savings you have made must be at least 1p, minus the cost of the device. So, you've saved -£39.99 \o/