Fitch Fuel Catalyst? Anyone here hear of them?

[SubeeTed]

Hi all!

I saw these system advertised on one of the "car" shows I watch on cable TV. Has anyone else heard of these people? Anyone here actual try this fuel saving (?) device? It cost's about a $180.00 for a Subee. But it lasts for 250 K miles!

 

THX, SubeeTed

 

http://www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/

[GeneralDisorder]

Seems to be some sort of Zinc catalyst. The consensus from reading a few reviews seems to be that it's best used on equipment that might sit for a time period. Gas breaks down over time, and this will assist with reforming the molecular bonds. But it can't help if your gas isn't old or poor quality. I say not worth it for a car that's driven on a regular basis. And it can't possibly give you any better results that fresh gasoline could. Frankly there's many proven, reliable additives for gasoline storage - I don't see the point of spending $180 for the same effect as a $5 bottle of fuel stabilizer.

 

Conclusion: Expensive, and uneccesary.

 

GD

[jamal]

If you believe stuff like this works i have a bridge to sell you.

[GeneralDisorder]

If you believe stuff like this works i have a bridge to sell you.

 

It doesn't live up to a lot of the hype, and isn't worth the price they are asking..... that doesn't mean it doesn't "work" for some scenarios. It's a Zinc catalyst and the properties of zinc do work to stabilize the gasoline molecules - it helps to reform the carbon chains into the appropriate configuration - chains of 8. This is a well known property and is used by many good fuel stabilizer treatments.

 

It may be hyped to death, not well understood by the consumer, and entirely outragous in it's pricing - but it does do some of what they claim, and could in specific cases be useful. Basically it's something like the space pen developed by Nasa - needlessly complex and expensive when you consider that the Russians just used pencils.

 

GD

[nipper]

i dont see anything there that is earth shattering. You can get 1-3 better mpg by making sure your brain is attached to your right foot (or the way things are going your wallet).

 

This is BS

How does the catalyst work?Refineries cannot remove many poorly performing molecules to make a more ideal fuel. In addition, once fuel leaves the refinery or is stored it is subject to attack by oxygen, ozone, and microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, and mold) that grow in the fuel. All these processes degrade the fuel to make a poorer product that prevents engines from performing at optimum levels. The Fitch Fuel Catalyst reformulates fuel prior to combustion on board the vehicle, preventing oxygen and most diseases from attacking the fuel and reversing any degradation that may have occurred prior to the fuel being introduced to the vehicle. The Fitch Fuel Catalyst assists the combustion process by insuring that fuel is highly uniform, potent, consistent, and stable.

 

 

Considering the millions that are spent in fuel research, dont you think that a refiner or a gas station would put a 200.00 screw on element to protect them from bad gas claims? Also if the yeast part was true, that stuff would be in the bottom of your fuel tank, since no one uses 100% of the fuel in thier tank.

 

They do not show any Gallons per hour usage on their tests, so they cant prove the dismal mpg gains.

 

Spend 200.00 to save money. Do the math, on a 2mpg gain per tank (if that can be proven, you would save 151.00 a year (using 2.75 a gallon and 20/22mpg). That can be done with slightly chainging your driving habits (for free)

 

 

Q. Why don't the OEMs like GM, Chrysler, Ford, Cat., Detroit, etc. implement the

Fitch Fuel Catalyst on the cars right from the assembly line?The OEMs don't typically add parts to the assembly line unless it saves money or they are required to add because of specific regulations. OEMs must meet certain standards set forth by the EPA and other regulatory organizations. When determining MPG window sticker numbers, the EPA requires the automotive OEMs to test on a certified fuel such as Indolene. These purest certified fuels are too expensive to mass produce and are not equivalent to what consumers purchase at the pump.

 

All EPA MPG type test are done with INDOLENE CLEAR instead of PUMP GASOLINE to avoid the extremely wide variations in sold at the pump gasoline.

 

This is a very special custom fuel made for car manufacturers to test MPG and engine power output, emission etc. Unfortunately INDOLENE CLEAR only functions in a narrow 68-80F temperature range so it cannot be used outside the lab. In lab conditions it performs the same as gasoline. This is standard procedure to have any consistancy in any test. This way the test is repeatable no matter who does it.

 

Now most car companies also do track testing, and use many differnt kinds of fuels from refineries. With all the bragging rights going on about gas mileage, I seriously doubt that paragraph is true. Everyone is looking for the maximum mpg they can get out of a vehical and have it still be drivable.

 

This is like a 200.00 can of chicken soup, it cant hurt anything but your wallet.

 

nipper

 

 

[cookie]

Check the mythbuster's website. They did most mpg boosters, maybe not this one since it is so obscure. New plugs and a valium would be better for your mileage.

[OB99W]

I suspect that buying one of these devices does increase gas mileage for some people. Having spent $180 puts enough of a dent in their finances that it lessens the funds available for gas purchases. Therefore, subconsciously trying to stretch the available gas, they drive more conservatively and actually get better mileage.