Fitch Fuel Catalyst

[jmorse]

Has anyone used the fitch fuel catalyst ? Do they work as advertised ? Thier web is Fitch Fuel Catalyst - Home . I'd appreciate any comments.



Thanks,

Jim

 

[RRees]

It's sounds promising, but I haven't tried it.



I was looking for some type of guarantee on their website, but I couldn't locate one.



Plus, it would cost approx $297. 00 plus shipping for my truck's application.



I think I could apply that same money to a performance module/downloader and probably get the same results (as long as I didn't hotrod).



I think if they priced it a little cheaper and it worked as advertised, they'd sale like hotcakes (as the saying goes).



I'd be curious as to how many TDR fans are already using the Fitch Fuel Catalyst and what their results are.

 

[MMeier]

I don't see where they describe whats exactly there... is it just a bunch of magnets or something inside a filter housing or... ?

 

[Bachant]

I've used the drop in style on a old motorcycle. It made the exhaust smell like I was running VP racing fuel, while using 87. I couldn't tell you what was improved if anything, I never checked fuel mileage. I haven't used one on a diesel, so I can't comment.

 

[jmorse]

MMeier, I tried a Grannetelli module and it was a waste of money. I seen no improvement in performance or mileage. I'm not looking for something to alter boost,timing or fuel pressure. A little more mileage would be nice with fuel up to $3. 54. I figured it will pay for itself in a year, if it works.



Jim

 

[jmorse]

RRees, The warranty on the web site says: 90 day satisfaction or money back, provided unit was installed properly. It also has a 250,000 mi. warranty on materials and workmanship(this is also the life expectancy.



Jim

 

[RRees]

jmorse,

Thanks for checking. With the high price of fuel for the past few years, I wonder why more people aren't using this "Fitch Fuel Catalyst". It's still kind of spendy what it is (my opinion).

 

[JFaulkner]

My opinion on all these add on "fuel mileage improving" crap is if all it takes is something added in the fuel line to improve mileage don't you think the MFG would have already done it. I mean with all the competition between engine mfg's and the billions spent on R&D to improve performance, reliability and economy if it was that simple it would have been done. "Fitch" claims in their FAQ section that the MFG's don't install them because they are not forced to or by doing it they wouldn't save any money. That's a pretty bold and ignorant claim because if there was an actual mileage improvement wouldn't that be a strong selling point? And in the class 8 truck arena just about every ad from Cat or Cummins pertains to MPG or customer satisfaction. So far the only things that have shown to improve fuel economy are either things that the MFG's are not aloud to do due to emissions standards (adjust timing, injection pressure) or adjust your driving habits. (i. e. slow down... . and who wants to do that?)



Some of these things claim to improve the way the fuel "flows" here's a quote "The -------- works to improve atomization by creating a change in the travel pattern of the fuel, prior to the fuel injector. " Now think about that for a second. If it was installed between the injection pump and the injector I'd still call BS but that's a little more believable. But since the fuel goes from the tank to the supply pump, then to the filter, then to the injection pump, then to the injector. Wouldn't all those little stops in between the tank and injector sort of screw up your "flow improvment" claim? Maybe it's just me but I'll take the money I saved by not buying this crap and buy some fuel.

 

[RRees]

Too bad somebody hasn't bought one and cut it open to see the contents.

 

[Shadrach]

There is an article on it in the latest Diesel Power Mag. They claim it did help with mileage. FWIW the OEMs wouldn't use something like that because it adds cost and "some people" are skeptical about such devices, whether they work or not. Shadrach

 

[JFaulkner]

FWIW the OEMs wouldn't use something like that because it adds cost

I understand that line of thinking but with fuel mileage being a hot selling point with certain types of auto's it doesn't make any economic sense for them to omit a cheap part (compared to what the car as a whole costs) if the claims of improved fuel economy were true.

Here is a Popular Mechanics article addressing these devices. (yes I know they're for gas engines but you get the point) Let your wallet be your guide.

Here is one addressing the "Fitch" thing.
And Here (at the bottom of the page) are links to other "gadgets"

 

[CarlsonR]

if GM Ford,Chy could reduce their entire product line MPG average by 10% with one 200$ part they would have done it long ago. It would save them hundreds of millions in development engineering trying to meet federal EPA CAFE standards. Why do you think all vehicles are now fuel injected,distributorless ignition,etc(all cost more than 200$)So far all tests I've seen on fitch that are positive the tester is also a paid advertiser of their product, that alone raises suspicion.