The excitement around gasoline has led to a surge in fraudulent offers for "fuel savings." The Telegram channel "Voina s feikami" identified three types of devices and additives that are actively advertised on marketplaces and pose a real threat to wallets and engines.
The first and most expensive is the FuelFree magnetic activator, costing up to 3500 rubles. Sellers, citing a fictional "Nobel laureate," claim that neodymium magnets will break down gasoline molecules. Physics completely refutes this: hydrocarbons do not interact with a magnetic field, and the promised effect would essentially require a nuclear reactor.
The second type is pill additives like Buqa and B-ECO Fuel Tabs, costing 50–80 rubles per piece. Their sellers guarantee the conversion of AI-92 to AI-95 and a reduction in consumption by up to 30%. About 70% of buyers who left reviews did not notice any savings. At the same time, the risk of damaging the fuel system of a modern engine increases.
Finally, the Fuel Shark economizer for 300–800 rubles. The device is inserted into the cigarette lighter and allegedly accumulates electrical energy, reducing fuel consumption by 40%. Inside is a simple capacitor, whose capacity is only enough for a few seconds of LED illumination. The device does not affect the car's operation at all.
Conclusion: none of these remedies provide real savings, but their purchase is guaranteed to increase expenses. In the worst case, the use of dubious chemicals will result in expensive engine repairs.