Money over the bar: why do drivers install a magnet on the fuel line?
June 5, 2023
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Seasoned mates find common magnets useful in the darkest of places. They are lowered into the brake system or power steering reservoir. And now they are increasingly mounted
Seasoned mates find common magnets useful in the darkest of places. They are lowered into the brake system or power steering reservoir. And now they are increasingly mounted on the fuel hose. What benefits and dangers does the “attractor” promise, says the AvtoVzglyad portal.
There are many such devices in car dealerships: these are the so-called fuel activators. Some devices promise to reduce consumption by up to 15% and gas toxicity by up to 25%. Citizens like to believe advertising, because prices are rising and everyone wants to save money.
The designs of the activators also differ. Sometimes it’s just a few magnets in a nice plastic box (pictured above). And sometimes the whole system, which outwardly resembles a fine fuel filter. It’s cut into the highway. Finally, those drivers who do not want to pay commerce just wire an ordinary magnet in the same place.
All “gadgets” listed are expected to create a magnetic (or electromagnetic) field. It begins to interact with fuel molecules, making these same molecules appear to be ordered. This should contribute to efficient combustion of petrol in the cylinders and increase the efficiency of the power source.
Of course, there will be no positive effect. The generated magnetic field is unable to influence or change the structure of fuel molecules in any way. So any such “miracle cure” is money thrown to the wind. Including the “collective farm” solution – the “attractor” glued to the pipe with electrical tape.
But when it comes to safety, there are many questions. If the magnet is attached to the fuel line, there is no direct damage. However, if it suddenly falls off due to shaking and vibration, it could fall somewhere below the impeller of the fan and break an expensive assembly. Or damage the radiator cells from the side of the engine compartment.
A device embedded in the fuel line is much more dangerous. There could be multiple leaks here. And in the worst case, the housing “smells” with a pressure drop throughout the system. If the engine is injected, this will cause it to fail.
So don’t give in to the general euphoria and listen to the neighbors in the garage who claim that the magnet really helps. This is a myth and, as you can see, is fraught with serious problems with the car. Don’t throw money away.
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There are many such devices in car dealerships: these are the so-called fuel activators. Some devices promise to reduce consumption by up to 15% and gas toxicity by up to 25%. Citizens like to believe advertising, because prices are rising and everyone wants to save money.
The designs of the activators also differ. Sometimes it’s just a few magnets in a nice plastic box (pictured above). And sometimes the whole system, which outwardly resembles a fine fuel filter. It’s cut into the highway. Finally, those drivers who do not want to pay commerce just wire an ordinary magnet in the same place.
All “gadgets” listed are expected to create a magnetic (or electromagnetic) field. It begins to interact with fuel molecules, making these same molecules appear to be ordered. This should contribute to efficient combustion of petrol in the cylinders and increase the efficiency of the power source.
Of course, there will be no positive effect. The generated magnetic field is unable to influence or change the structure of fuel molecules in any way. So any such “miracle cure” is money thrown to the wind. Including the “collective farm” solution – the “attractor” glued to the pipe with electrical tape.
But when it comes to safety, there are many questions. If the magnet is attached to the fuel line, there is no direct damage. However, if it suddenly falls off due to shaking and vibration, it could fall somewhere below the impeller of the fan and break an expensive assembly. Or damage the radiator cells from the side of the engine compartment.
A device embedded in the fuel line is much more dangerous. There could be multiple leaks here. And in the worst case, the housing “smells” with a pressure drop throughout the system. If the engine is injected, this will cause it to fail.
So don’t give in to the general euphoria and listen to the neighbors in the garage who claim that the magnet really helps. This is a myth and, as you can see, is fraught with serious problems with the car. Don’t throw money away.
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