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On Jan 30, 10:26�am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: n. I would be willing to bet it can be used as a snake oil. If you want to know how effective the mfg'er and the dealer believe check out the warranty onhttp://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page462.html "Dieseltx carries a "LIFETIME" warranty against manufacturing defects and workmanship, does not cover improper installation or it's results. " If Dieseltx really believe it worked, they would provide some kind of minimum results. *It reminds me of all snake oils and their "customer testimonials". According to my contact at this company's local retail dealer, the devices are being sold with a "satisfaction guarantee". IOW, put one on, see if it works for you, and if it doesn't you get your money back. My contact said that his company would not have agreed to carry the item if it were not for the satsfaction guarantee. Like my, all he has to go on are a list of satisfied customers and some general understanding that it *might* work. |
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Chuck Gould wrote:
On Jan 30, 10:26�am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: n. I would be willing to bet it can be used as a snake oil. If you want to know how effective the mfg'er and the dealer believe check out the warranty onhttp://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page462.html "Dieseltx carries a "LIFETIME" warranty against manufacturing defects and workmanship, does not cover improper installation or it's results. " If Dieseltx really believe it worked, they would provide some kind of minimum results. �It reminds me of all snake oils and their "customer testimonials". According to my contact at this company's local retail dealer, the devices are being sold with a "satisfaction guarantee". IOW, put one on, see if it works for you, and if it doesn't you get your money back. My contact said that his company would not have agreed to carry the item if it were not for the satsfaction guarantee. Like my, all he has to go on are a list of satisfied customers and some general understanding that it *might* work. As someone else pointed out, according to the EPA, who has tested the "magnetic fuel conditioners" they do not work and according to the FTC they are scams, and all consumers should be skeptical of their "consumer testimonials". Reminds me of all the "consumer testimonials" provided by Slick 50. After a few years it was found that Slick 50 actually damaged many engines. The claims were proven false and Slick 50 agreed to settle out of court. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1997/07/slick.htm If this magnetic fuel conditioner actually worked, the mfg'er could gain some great PR by proving the EPA wrong. It is also reasonable to assume the EPA would love to endorse a product that actually increased fuel efficiency and reduced pollution. It is also reasonable to expect boat mfg'ers would jump on a very inexpensive product that would allow them to provide better fuel economy. Everything about this product says scam. While your retailer might be providing a satisfaction guarantee, the mfg'er is not as confident about the product as the the retailer. When the EPA states magnetic fuel conditioners are a scam, it really isn't in the best interest of a magazine to provide free PR for a product that the experts believe will not work. I would have thought you would have avoided this product like the plague, even if it is being retailed by a local store who does advertise in your mag. |
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On Jan 30, 9:54�pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote: Chuck Gould wrote: On Jan 30, 10:26?am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: n. I would be willing to bet it can be used as a snake oil. If you want to know how effective the mfg'er and the dealer believe check out the warranty onhttp://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page462.html "Dieseltx carries a "LIFETIME" warranty against manufacturing defects and workmanship, does not cover improper installation or it's results. " If Dieseltx really believe it worked, they would provide some kind of minimum results. ?It reminds me of all snake oils and their "customer testimonials". According to my contact at this company's local retail dealer, the devices are being sold with a "satisfaction guarantee". IOW, put one on, see if it works for you, and if it doesn't you get your money back. My contact said that his company would not have agreed to carry the item if it were not for the satsfaction guarantee. Like my, all he has to go on are a list of satisfied customers and some general understanding that it *might* work. As someone else pointed out, according to the EPA, who has tested the "magnetic fuel conditioners" they do not work and according to the FTC they are scams, and all consumers should be skeptical of their "consumer testimonials". Reminds me of all the "consumer testimonials" provided by Slick 50. After a few years it was found that Slick 50 actually damaged many engines. * The claims were proven false and Slick 50 agreed to settle out of court. |
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Chuck Gould wrote:
I don't avoid controversy "like the plague". Haven't you noticed? :-) You could try starting a feud with Trump. ![]() |
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Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote: On Jan 30, 10:26�am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: n. I would be willing to bet it can be used as a snake oil. If you want to know how effective the mfg'er and the dealer believe check out the warranty onhttp://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page462.html "Dieseltx carries a "LIFETIME" warranty against manufacturing defects and workmanship, does not cover improper installation or it's results. " If Dieseltx really believe it worked, they would provide some kind of minimum results. �It reminds me of all snake oils and their "customer testimonials". According to my contact at this company's local retail dealer, the devices are being sold with a "satisfaction guarantee". IOW, put one on, see if it works for you, and if it doesn't you get your money back. My contact said that his company would not have agreed to carry the item if it were not for the satsfaction guarantee. Like my, all he has to go on are a list of satisfied customers and some general understanding that it *might* work. As someone else pointed out, according to the EPA, who has tested the "magnetic fuel conditioners" they do not work and according to the FTC they are scams, and all consumers should be skeptical of their "consumer testimonials". Reminds me of all the "consumer testimonials" provided by Slick 50. After a few years it was found that Slick 50 actually damaged many engines. The claims were proven false and Slick 50 agreed to settle out of court. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1997/07/slick.htm If this magnetic fuel conditioner actually worked, the mfg'er could gain some great PR by proving the EPA wrong. If the actually worked the auto manuf. would be all over it to improve their CAFE requirements. It is also reasonable to assume the EPA would love to endorse a product that actually increased fuel efficiency and reduced pollution. It is also reasonable to expect boat mfg'ers would jump on a very inexpensive product that would allow them to provide better fuel economy. Everything about this product says scam. While your retailer might be providing a satisfaction guarantee, the mfg'er is not as confident about the product as the the retailer. When the EPA states magnetic fuel conditioners are a scam, it really isn't in the best interest of a magazine to provide free PR for a product that the experts believe will not work. I would have thought you would have avoided this product like the plague, even if it is being retailed by a local store who does advertise in your mag. |
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Animal05 wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: Chuck Gould wrote: On Jan 30, 10:26�am, "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote: Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: n. I would be willing to bet it can be used as a snake oil. If you want to know how effective the mfg'er and the dealer believe check out the warranty onhttp://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page462.html "Dieseltx carries a "LIFETIME" warranty against manufacturing defects and workmanship, does not cover improper installation or it's results. " If Dieseltx really believe it worked, they would provide some kind of minimum results. �It reminds me of all snake oils and their "customer testimonials". According to my contact at this company's local retail dealer, the devices are being sold with a "satisfaction guarantee". IOW, put one on, see if it works for you, and if it doesn't you get your money back. My contact said that his company would not have agreed to carry the item if it were not for the satsfaction guarantee. Like my, all he has to go on are a list of satisfied customers and some general understanding that it *might* work. As someone else pointed out, according to the EPA, who has tested the "magnetic fuel conditioners" they do not work and according to the FTC they are scams, and all consumers should be skeptical of their "consumer testimonials". Reminds me of all the "consumer testimonials" provided by Slick 50. After a few years it was found that Slick 50 actually damaged many engines. The claims were proven false and Slick 50 agreed to settle out of court. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1997/07/slick.htm If this magnetic fuel conditioner actually worked, the mfg'er could gain some great PR by proving the EPA wrong. If the actually worked the auto manuf. would be all over it to improve their CAFE requirements. Not to mention, it would be a feature all consumers would love. I guess P.T. Barnum had it right? It is also reasonable to assume the EPA would love to endorse a product that actually increased fuel efficiency and reduced pollution. It is also reasonable to expect boat mfg'ers would jump on a very inexpensive product that would allow them to provide better fuel economy. Everything about this product says scam. While your retailer might be providing a satisfaction guarantee, the mfg'er is not as confident about the product as the the retailer. When the EPA states magnetic fuel conditioners are a scam, it really isn't in the best interest of a magazine to provide free PR for a product that the experts believe will not work. I would have thought you would have avoided this product like the plague, even if it is being retailed by a local store who does advertise in your mag. |
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