Fuel Additives Can Help You Save Money On Gas

Lately it seems that there are actually three certainties in life: death, taxes, and changing gas prices! Analysts have been predicting that this summer the price of gasoline should be even higher than last year. Current prices arent as high as they have predicted, but the summer isnt over yet!

As an average consumer, is there anything you can do to protect yourself against the financial concerns associated with higher gas prices? Alternative fuels still have a long way to go before they are even a viable option and most of us would have a hard time either riding a bicycle to work or taking the bus because of tight schedules. Are there any other options? The answer is yes!

For many years there have been several products on the market that have been proven to increase your gas mileage and help you save money on gas. The concept is simple: by adding the right ingredients to the gasoline that youre already using you can get more out your gasoline. Now before you just run out and buy any product that claims to be a good fuel additive, here are a few things you should consider.

Has the product been tested by independent companies?

Anyone can make the claim that their product is the best or does such and such. But what do other companies say about it? Has the product been researched by independent laboratories that have also found that the product does what they say it will do? If not, you may want to research it a bit more.

Does the product make outrageous claims?

Having a product that does a really good job is great, but watch out for those companies that overstate what their product will actually do for you. Interestingly enough the companies that usually have a problem with this guideline dont follow the guideline about independent testing either. Look for products that advertise a reasonable increase in gas mileage, not some astronomical result.

Is the product endorsed by any larger companies?

This one sort of goes along with independent testing, but if the fuel additive has the backing of other large automotive related companies (like Ford for example) it is probably a product you can trust.

There are some really good products out there that can help you save money on gas. Do some research, look into the products on the market and youre likely to find a winner. Finding a good fuel additive can help you save money on gas in the long run.

About the Author:
Dan Patterson is the owner of FuelAdditiveStore.com, an online store that carries the DurAlt brand of quality fuel additives that have been proven to help save money on gas