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WOW I had no idea. I tried searching for a thread about this topic but foud either way to many or nothing specific to my problem . I will visually inspect tonight. If I get time and let you know. Otherwise it will be next week. THANKS A BUNCH! And MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT. Thanks. Anthony 84 BMW 318I 88 Mercedes Benz 300 93 LS 400 96 Grand Caravan 98 ZX2 My cylinder index is rising. "35"

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/ma...05/overview.htm With gas prices still high, readers have asked us to weigh in on products that promise better fuel economy. We tested three: Fuel Genie, Platinum Gas Saver, and Tornado. Our advice: Don't waste your money. They don’t work. This isn't news. We've tested such devices over the years and have not found any that improve fuel economy. The Environmental Protection Agency, whose Web site lists scores of devices that the agency has tested in the past 30 years, including the Platinum Gas Saver, has had similar results. The Fuel Genie, $90, which promises more power and better gas mileage, is a plastic device with curved blades that fits inside the air-intake hose. The airflow is supposed to allow for better performance. But in our tests with a 2004 Toyota Tundra and a 2004 Dodge Stratus, we saw no significant improvement in performance or fuel economy. The Tornado, $70, is a similar device made of stainless steel. It is the same product we tested for a July 1999 report, when we said it didn't improve power or gas mileages in two test vehicles. The Platinum Gas Saver, $119, includes tubing and a plastic reservoir containing liquid. It is the same device we tested for our report in February 2001. You connect it to a vacuum line leading to the intake manifold. The manufacturer says that microscopic platinum particles from the liquid are sucked through the line, helping your car burn gas more efficiently and cleanly. In our previous tests, there were no changes in fuel economy after we installed the device in two test vehicles. The bottom line: The best way to get the most from a tank of gas is to follow the vehicle manufacturer's service schedule.

My 93 LS400 starts and drives fine, hot or cold. Long drive or short. When I drive at night or during the day, if I turn the LIGHTS ON the car will not get out of 2nd gear. If I turn the lights off it will shift and run fine, but it's hard to see the road in the dark. I tried changing the battery and checked the battery cables and connections. I took to local mechanic and he said the tranny is fine and I needed to replace the ECM? module. Where is it at and does that sound like the problem? I don't want to keep buying parts and not fix the problem especially if they are expensive and non-returnable electrical items. Any thoughts? Thanks. Anthony 84 BMW 318I 88 Mercedes Benz 300 93 LS 400 96 Grand Caravan 98 ZX2 My cylinder index is rising. "35"