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Improving MPG in my old 2009

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Victoria Goodwin, Jan 2, 2020.

  1. Victoria Goodwin

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    I have nearly 180,000 on my 2009 Prius. It wasn't getting above 50 mpg anymore. And it had a knock or ping when I went up hills.

    I just thought I'd share what I did to get it up to 54/ 55 mpg. (On my last trip it was at 58 for a short time). And eliminate the ping.

    I added this new stuff called Snake Oil - its only been on the market for a few months. I met the inventor and
    hes's got other stuff he's done to vehicles that make them way more efficient. And I wanted to promote his product as it made a huge improvement in my car.

    His name is Ron Hatton. Some know him as the Gadgetman - he invented a way to alter the throttle body in an engine to sometimes double fuel efficiency.

    If you are interested reply to this and I'll send you more information.

    Victoria
     

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    Sounds too good to be true. Are you related. or affiliated, with Ron Hatton?
     
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    she is ron hatton :rolleyes:
     
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    I’m interested in learning more but just post here on the forum so everyone else can read. Versus spending the time to individually message everyone who replies.
     
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    After a quick google, its a product called the Gadgetman Groove? Some type of modified throttle body that’s met with controversy...
     
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    He has a few different products. The snake oil is new.

    Sorry, I am not Ron.
     
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    'double fuel efficiency' any proof, ron?
     
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    looking through the website, i see a lot of loonies. how do they make a living?
     
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    safari can't find server
     
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    Hmm that’s weird! I copied the link but the link was incorrect. It’s Snakeoil.Wth

    I would be interested in someone testing this in a laboratory and seeing what it actually is. No where on the site is anything actually explaining the product.. odd
    Oh I see why it won’t work, You can’t type W T F, And that’s the web address Instead of .com. So apparently it changes it to .wth
     
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    I am not allowed to post the website (as I have not made many posts) but if you go to
    SnakeOilLubrication there are videos and explanations.

    im not Ron btw
     
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    me neither (y)
     
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    This is bad, this guy has been peddling this stuff for years. If it actually worked it would be known worldwide.
     
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    exactly, now he's peddling here.

    ironically, the 100 mpg carbeurator just came up in another thread
     
    #15 bisco, Jan 3, 2020
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