When asked, most business owners will admit that their companies have changed, adapted and evolved over time, to better serve their clients needs. These natural course corrections will often lead to entirely new products and services, yet the original corporate identity often remains in place. This old, static image can be confusing at best and costly at worst.

? Only a tiny fraction of Radio Shack?s sales comes from radios.

? Southwest Airlines flies all over the U.S.

? Burlington Coat Factory sells more than just coats (and has used a good deal of marketing budget to drive that message home)

? CompUSA (Computers in the United States?) filed for bankruptcy while Best Buy continues on.

One sure sign that you may need to rebrand is if you find yourself continually explaining what your company really does. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing had to rebrand to 3M to accommodate their growth into other areas. Kentucky Fried Chicken rebadged to KFC, allowing them to expand their menu and avoid the negative connotations of ?fried? foods.

Another way to look at the issue is to think in terms of a drag co-efficient. If your company brand is outdated, inaccurate or misleading, estimate how much more advertising it requires to explain and clarify the message — 20%, 30%, more? And what about lost opportunity costs of potential clients who simply don?t consider your company when it comes to buying your products and services. Would most consumers know that The Company Store sells bedding, bath accessories and sleepwear?

One solution? Make the shift from a product-identified name to a metaphor type name. For example, rather than having a name such as Muffler City, which keeps you locked into one category, consider the example of Midas Muffler, which plays off King Midas?s golden touch to convey excellence in workmanship. When Midas expanded from mufflers to brakes and shocks, they didn?t need to change their name. In fact, they simplified it to Midas.

Apple also chose wisely, which allowed them to officially drop the word ?Computers? from their name last year and expand into music. Amazon used the image of rich diversity and abundance, and their product line expanded to fit the image. Books-A-Million, a product-identified brand name, works hard to let consumers know they also sell kids toys and coffee mugs.

Another alternative when rebranding a company is to go with a key attribute name. These timeless names work well even when your products and services change. They focus on the benefit behind your company and not the goods it currently offers. Examples include the previously mentioned Best Buy, as well as Sir Speedy, Priceline, Service Masters, TruValue, Comfort Inn, etc. By aligning with your core benefit, you can continually modify your service offerings without having to change your company name.

Re-branding your business can improve your bottom line by conveying your company?s core value and brand message. It can shift your sales team?s focus from a defensive posture (i.e. explaining common misconceptions about your company,) to a more productive discussion of your key benefits and solutions.

03 Chrysler T/C which is making a popping nouns on the right side front closing when going slow and hit a rut?
have replaced the rack and pinion cylinder

03 concurrence engine swap?
I have a 03 accord lx 2.4L engine which puts out 166 hp I also own put dual exhaust on them, but i want to switch to the v6 3.0L engine with 244 hp can I just grasp the motor and have the v6 3.0L and…

03 Dodge diesel starting problem?
Randomly about once a week it take 6-8 seconds of turning over to start. Doesn’t necessarily come to pass after sitting for a while – once it happened after sitting for 1/2 hour. I other turn the key and loaf for it to warm earlier cranking….

03 Dodge strike check engine street lamp?
P0344 is the code. What is it and what do i need to do to fix it. Is it something i requirement to get fixed right very soon or can it wait for a while.

03 dodge strike diesel problems?
ok when i am slowing down up to a stop sign (i have the clutch within and braking) my truck will all sudenly shake it will loose some rpm to 300 or so (normal idol rpm is 550-600) or it will complety stop running. cause me…

03 Escort preservation calendar?
Hi, Bought an 03 used, I can’t find a manual anyplace, how commonly does the timing belt need replaced? Where can I find a brochure for the damn thing? Thanks!

03 Ford Explorer code P1603 help out?
03 Explorer 4×4 alarm goes sour randomly. Hooked up scan tool retrieved code P1603 through guarantee system codes, says “description unavailable”. Any suggestions?

03 ford ranger catalytic converter?
does anybody know where i can gain the front catalytic converter for a 03 ford ranger for cheap and california state legal. BESiDES the seller. thanks.

‘03 Ford starter remote lockout.?
We own a 2003 Ford Expy. On our way home from our vacation we stopped at our hotel for the hours of darkness. We locked the car, but when we tried to start the car latter that evening, the Remote starter didn’t work. We tried using…

03 Honda civic (whistle contained by the mornings or when cold)?
1. my civic has 130,000 miles 2. the wet pump and belts have of late been replaced 3. the nouns is like a whistle/whine and it make it when i rev or drive above 2 rpms 4. its not my brakes 5. it sounds like its on…

03 infiniti g35 nouns problems?
im looking to buy a 03 g35 manual trans but i heard they own problem with the transmission is this on adjectives of them 03 or just 03 automatic?

03 jeep regal cherokee – code issue?
hi, have a 2003 jeep grand cherokee and the computer is throwing code P0601-PCM Internal Controller Failure (possible powertrain control module). However, my mechanic finds no problem beside the jeep – it runs fine but the check engine light keeps coming on and throwing the code….

‘03 JEEP Wrangler Problem!?
My Jeep has recently started missing and the engine lantern came on. It is showing codes 340, 353 and 352 on the self diognostic (the key on, bad, on, off, on thing). I can’t find what these codes mean and if you can update…

03 lancer give somebody the third degree.?
too much fuel is being pushed through my fuel splash and it won’t stay running. running real rich. any suggestions on how to troubleshoot.

03 mercury mountaineer VS 04 gmc envoy xuv?
i am 24 yrs old, purely became a mommy to son number 1. i dont do seriously of traveling but when i do i can pack LOL! i love having a big vehicle and enjoy a 03 mountaineer right now but am wondering if i should…

03 Mitsubishi Eclipse, perfect saloon or not?
Is it a good motor and if it is what kind of gas mileage does it find?

03 Mustang Cobra or 04 WRX STi?
Which is faster? a 2003 Mustang Cobra or a 2004 WRX STi?

03 mustang cobra or 08 mustang gt?
ok so im looking for a new coup

Exchange of gifts is considered one of the best ways to express love and affection to your beloved, during ceremonious occasions. When it comes to Christmas, gift giving becomes an inevitable tradition. In fact, the festival becomes even more special, when love is in the air and when you want to give pleasant surprises to your significant half. Choosing Christmas gifts for your boyfriend can be a daunting task, because guys are sometimes difficult to shop for. You would want to present him something special, which he would cherish for the lifetime, isn’t it? Hence, we are here to help you with some bright ideas for choosing the most appropriate Christmas presents for your boyfriend.

Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas For Boyfriends

Wooden Picture Frame
A wide variety of wooden picture frames, of various shapes and sizes are available in the market. A heart shaped picture frame will be the most romantic one. Insert your photo in the frame to give the Christmas gift a personal touch.

Jar Of Messages
Make each day of the holiday season special for your boyfriend. Buy a midsize jar and fill it with mini envelopes on which you have written love messages. Let him open one envelope on each day. You may also fill the jar with candy bars, to make the Christmas gift even sweeter!

Hand-Knit Muffler
Your hand-knit muffler will keep your boyfriend warm on the chilly winter season, as well as show your warmth for him! Stitch your name or initial on the muffler, to make the present even more special for him. Make sure that you choose his favorite color.

Silver Ring
Silver ring is one of the most popular Christmas presents for boyfriends. It looks quite stylish and trendy. In order to customize the ring, ask the retailer to carve his name or initial on it.

Wrist Watch
If your boyfriend loves to have his own collection of wristwatches, then presenting a wrist watch to him will be a great idea! Surprise him with his favorite wristwatch and see the sparkle in his eyes!

Designer Sunglasses
Sunglasses are considered an important fashion accessory for men. Make sure that the sunglasses you choose perfectly suits the facial shape, complexion and hair color of your boyfriend. Choose one, which can be paired with both formal and casual attire.

T-Shirt
T-shirt with funny slogan is a good Christmas gift for your boyfriend. You can also opt for custom t-shirt. Express your heartfelt feelings to your boyfriend by imprinting a love message on it.

Gift Certificates
This Christmas season, pamper your boyfriend by giving him gift certificate for Jacuzzi bath or spa treatment. You may also give him gift coupons for shopping at his favorite shoes and clothing outlet.

Gift Basket
Wine, coffee and chocolates are some of the most preferred items assorted in gift baskets. You may also given an assortment of grooming products as Christmas gift for your boyfriend.

Gadgets
If your boyfriend is tech-savvy, then go for iPod, MP3 player, mobile phone, handy cam or latest digital camera.

We’ve seen too much misinformation regarding exhaust (read: that pipe that runs under your car which gives off or “exhausts” certain things) theory.

What kind of misinformation? For starters, there are a lot of people in the “bigger is better” camp. We’re talking about exhaust pipe diameters.

Of course you’ve seen them quasi-race cars with the biggest exhaust systems making the most thundering noises while parking at your lot. For some, this is just way irritating while for others, well, they just have to put up or shut up.

So is bigger really better? To understand and to be able to take a side on this great debate, one must know what really happens and what purpose does the exhaust pipe serve.

Let’s start from the beginning. What is an exhaust system? Silly question? Not hardly. Exhaust systems carry out several important functions. First of which is getting hot, noxious exhaust gasses from your engine.

These are placed away from the engine compartment. Basically it’s the waste place of the car. It also significantly soothes noise output from the engine. And in the case of modern cars, reduce exhaust emissions.

So how the heck does the exhaust system work?

Here’s a point by point, step by step travel of the exhaust in your car. This will give you an idea on what happens inside your car (just the exhaust side, though)

After your air/fuel mixture (or nitrous/fuel mixture) burns, you will obviously have some leftovers consisting of a few unburned hydrocarbons (fuel), carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, phosphorus, and the occasional molecule of a heavy metal, such as lead or molybdenum.

These are all in gaseous form, and will be under a lot of pressure as the piston rushes them out of the cylinder and into the exhaust manifold or header It collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe.

They will also be hotter. An exhaust manifold is usually made of cast iron, and its’ primary purpose is to funnel several exhaust ports into one, so you don’t need four exhaust pipes sticking out the back of your Civic.

Exhaust manifolds are usually pretty restrictive to the flow of exhaust gas. So therefore, they waste a lot of power because your pistons have to push on the exhaust gasses pretty hard to get them out.

So why does virtually every new automobile sold have exhaust manifolds? Because they are cheap to produce, and easy to install. Real cheap. Real easy.

The performance alternative to the exhaust manifold is a header. What’s the difference?

Where a manifold usually has several holes converging into a common chamber to route all your gases, a header has precisely formed tubes that curve gently to join your exhaust ports to your exhaust pipe.

How does this help? First of all, as with any fluid, exhaust gases must be treated gently for maximum horsepower production (that’s your engine’s power) You don’t want to just slam-bang exhaust gas from your engine into the exhaust system.

Nextly, exhaust gases exit from your manifold or header, travel through a bit of pipe, then end up in the catalytic converter, or “cat”. The cat’s main job is to help clean up some of the harmful chemicals from your exhaust gas so they don’t end up in your lungs.

In most cars, they also do a great job of quieting things down and giving any exhaust system a deeper, mellow tone.

From the catalytic converter, the exhaust gasses go through a bit more pipe and then into a muffler, or system consisting of several mufflers and/or resonators.

Exhaust gases leave the engine under extremely high pressure. If we allowed exhaust gasses escape to the atmosphere directly from the exhaust port, you can well imagine how loud and cop-attracting the noise would be.

For the same reason gunshots are loud, engine exhaust is loud. Sure, it might be cool to drive around on the street with that testosterone producing, chest-thumping, 150 decibel roar coming from your car… for about 5.3 seconds. Even the gentleman’s gentleman has got to use a muffler, or system of mufflers, on their exhaust.

The VW and Audi TDi diesel vehicles are probably the most economical cars on the road, getting about the same or better economy than the new hybrids. They are the best way to go when looking to save money on fuel. The VW TDi’s especially are growing in popularity in the U.S.. There are some complaints though. Like not having the power needed to pass someone on the road. This has all changed in recent years. There are several upgrades that can be made to the TDi’s to improve power, and to actually improve fuel economy even more. I will touch on these subjects briefly.

The first TDi Performance mod that comes to mind is an upgraded chip or tuning box. Both of these items, the VW performance chip and the VW tuning box change how the fuel is delivered to the engine. For a VW performance chip to be installed, the TDi’s computer must be removed and sent to someone who can solder in the new chip with the new program. A VW tuning box will simply be connected under the hood where it can intercept the signals going to the engines ecu and alter them. Most people will say that the upgraded chip will do the most for you, but the tuning box is the more common upgrade just because it is so much easier to work with. Also the tuning boxes are well liked because they can be removed and have no trace of ever being there so that warranty work can be done.

The TDi Performance upgrade that comes to most peoples minds first is the cold air intake. An upgraded cold air intake in a VW TDi will add approximately and additional 5-10% increase in power and economy. It is able to accomplish this by 1) Flowing more air which helps the fuel to combust more completely, and 2) Cold air intakes are sealed away from the hot engine air. Cold air takes up less space, so in turn more air is able to occupy the same area because it is cold and not hot. That is a pretty good jump and the cost for the upgraded air intake is minimal. One of the drawbacks is that upgraded air intakes are not available for all of the TDi models or year groups. There are also performance drop-in filters for most of the TDi’s that will increase airflow slightly, and add a little power and economy.

The next thing that comes to peoples minds is an upgraded exhaust system for their TDi. The only problem with that is the lack of mods for the TDi exhaust. There are currently no major companies that manufacture full TDi exhaust systems to my knowledge. A custom system can be made, but often cost in excess of $750. So most people do either 1) A mufflerectomy where the muffler and resonator are removed and straight pipes are put in their place to reduce restrictions on exhaust air flow. This doesn’t really give a measurable power or economy increase, but does give a throatier sound that some are looking for and the reduced back pressure will add to engine longevity. Or 2) People will replace the muffler with a new muffler that is able to vacuum the exhaust out the tail pipe. These mufflers will add a little performance and economy, although still not very noticeable, but they will greatly reduce back pressure to add to the longevity of the engine and will also add a deeper tone that some are looking for.

Another common upgrade for the VW TDi is upgraded injector nozzles. Upgraded injectors or injector nozzles and an improved spray pattern than the stock injectors and when required are able to flow more fuel. They greatly add to performance and add a little economy too. They are also an inexpensive upgrade, and high on the bang for your buck scale.

There are also other things such as propane injection or water methanol injection that will add power and economy but I won’t go into detail as they are not common mods for the TDi’s. Also with any modifications, a set of gauges should be added to monitor the VW TDi’s engine parameters and to make sure that things are functioning properly.

Nathan Young is owner and operator of Parley’s Diesel Performance, and is a
TDi Performance enthusiast.

You don?t have to be Mr. Goodwrench to perform routine maintenance or even small repairs on your moped.

As a matter of fact, by following these simple steps you yourself can easily make your moped run smoother and more efficient?it could even result in your moped running up to 10 MPH faster than before!

Here?s what you do:

First, obviously make sure the moped engine is cool?don?t attempt this immediately after riding.

You?ll first need a good wire brush to loosen up and remove the built-up carbon.

We?re going to be what?s called decarbonizing?to do this, first remove the exhaust pipe and the muffler. You?ll see a clamp that connects the muffler to the exhaust?this has to be loosened.

Using the wire brush, thoroughly clean the inside of both the exhaust and the muffler, making sure that all loosened carbon residue is removed?remember that when brushing out the muffler, what you can?t get out with the brush can often be removed by shaking it.

Finally, look over all gas hoses and clamps as well as all your carbon connections and lines for carbon buildup and other deposits.

More times than not, this easy procedure will do the trick.

However, if problems still persist, you may need to consider cleaning the carburetor. If you find that you?ll need to do this, please remember to keep all the carburetor compenents together?it?s not hard at all to lose a piece.

As with building up any vehicle for power, vw tdi performance starts with the basic modifications first. The vw tdi will get its biggest two gains out of a tdi chip or module and out of tdi injectors. Your average chip or module upgrade will give about a 20% power increase. A tdi injector upgrade usually yields about a 20% gain as well. If the right combination of tdi chip/module and injectors are used even more will be gained. i.e. (Van Aaken Smartbox & Van Aaken Smart Power Nozzles) Those are the most basic vw tdi performance upgrades.

Another basic vw tdi performance modification is the tdi exhaust. If you are going to increase fueling you will in turn increase EGT’s (exhaust gas temperatures). So to keep temperatures lower and to help increase performance of the vw tdi even more, one of two things can be done. One a mufflerectomy can be performed in which the muffler and resonator are removed and a straight pipe is put in their place. This opens things up a little and removes the baffling of the muffler so that the exhaust can flow more freely. The second tdi exhaust option is the aero turbine muffler. The inner design of the muffler works the same as a jet engine to increase the flow of exhaust even more than what a mufflerectomy does. The inner design splits the air via an air foil. The faster air moves through the center and the slower air moves around the outside of the air foil, the slower moving air then re-enters the main air stream through inlets that go down the sides of the mufflers inner cylinder. This recombining creates a vortex that lowers the tone of the exhaust and dramatically reduces back pressure by increasing the flow of all the exhaust that moves through it.

Increasing air flow into the engine will help more of the fuel to be combusted and to help extract more power out of each molecule of fuel. Most cold air intakes have a large cone air filter that is able to move up to 300% more air than the stock air intake system. This makes the cold air intake an important part of any vw tdi performance package, sadly though cold air intakes are not currently made for all the vw tdi models. Another modification that helps with air intake and exhaust is water methanol injection. Water methanol injection is also known as chemical intercooling. It has a three fold effect on the diesel engine. It cools the intake charge which provides for more available air intake and the benefits of a higher positive pressure ratio (more power giving fuel can be utilized safely without high combustion temperatures). Two, the combustion of water also adds power and three; methanol is also a high octane fuel that adds more power. Water methanol injection typically lowers EGT’s by about 200 to 250 degrees on bigger diesels and is slightly under that for the vw tdi.

So in conclusion, to be able to build a real beast the modifications must be made from the ground up. After these mods are made then a bigger turbo and intercooler could be added as well as upgrading the clutch and other components to help hold the added power.

There are many who are looking forward to retirement and would like to spend their time seeing the country from the inside of their home away from home. Most are also shocked at the average 5 or so mpg that RV?s get, and they end up with their dreams dashed. Well there are also some other factors that they aren?t aware of. There a few modifications that can be made to dramatically increase power and fuel economy of RV?s and Motorhomes.

The first upgrade that comes to mind is the performance chips or module. Most people aren?t aware that these are available for such big engines. Most of these chips and modules are available only for diesel motorhomes but there are also a select few for the gas versions. These performance modules and chips alter the fueling in many ways. They can increase timing which tells the engine to inject the fuel slightly sooner to improve the efficiency of the engine. They can also do what is called duration which tells the engine to hold the injector open longer, to add more fuel. The last way is called pressure which tells the engine to increase the pressure in the fuel lines slightly to put more pressure up against the fuel injector, this creates a finer mist when injecting into the cylinder and helps a higher percentage of the fuel to be burned. Most modules and chips use a combination of these methods to increase power and economy.

The only other modification that the average person would do to a Motorhome or RV to increase power and economy is an exhaust system. There aren?t really any companies that make full exhaust systems so to have one custom made can get a little expensive. The best alternative is the aero turbine muffler made by aero exhaust. This muffler has a straight through design free from the baffles and restrictions of the average muffler so the exhaust can flow more freely. The Aero Turbine Muffler also works similar to a jet engine due to its inner design. The Jet like insides speed up the exhaust as it flows through which dramatically increases performance and economy. The muffler comes in a resonated and non resonated version. They both are dyno tested to give the same results, the only difference is the sound. The non resonated version has a deeper throatier tone, the resonated version is closer to stock sound levels although it still has a deep throaty tone to it.

If you have grass as a part of your landscape, the most important tool you?ll need other than a lawnmower is a string trimmer. This is the piece of equipment that applies the real finishing touch to your lawn care work.

Let?s look first at what you should get. As with any type of tool or equipment, a wide range of choices exists in terms of size, style, brand name, weight, and of course cost. While the generalization ?bigger is better? is certainly not always true, in the case of string trimmers, I think it?s a pretty good rule of thumb. If you can afford it, get a professional model trimmer with at least a 20 cc displacement 2-cycle engine. This is a good heavy-duty trimmer that will easily handle any basic homeowner grass trimming you?ll encounter, and will still serve you well if you move to a home with more extensive grounds or if you decide to contract some weekend grass cutting and trimming jobs to make extra cash.

What other features, besides an engine big enough to do the job without bogging down, should you look for in a string trimmer? Two things I would avoid are the curved shaft trimmers and the electric-powered trimmers that, of course, require you to be attached to an extension cord you?ll have to drag around. Unless you have a very small budget and an even smaller grassy area to maintain, don?t frustrate yourself with these lightweights.

As far as brand name goes, two reliable brands of string trimmers that have been on the market for quite a few years and that I have had very satisfactory results with are the ones made by Stihl and Shindaiwa, although I?m sure other makers are producing and marketing good equipment. Visit the dealers and let them demo their products for you; also, ask your friends what kind of trimmers they?ve experienced good results with before you make your investment.

Now that you have a well-made, heavy duty, reliable string trimmer in hand, let?s look at a few things you can do to maximize its usefulness and its longevity. First of all, read the manual that comes with your equipment to be sure you fully understand its operation, and keep the manual in a handy place so you can refer to it as questions arise about parts replacement (such as spark plugs or air filter), the proper gas/oil ratio to use in the 2-cycle engine, and lubrication and maintenance over the life of your trimmer.

And speaking of spark plugs, one of the easiest things to do in order to keep your string trimmer running efficiently is to remove and clean the spark plug periodically. This keeps sooty black carbon deposits from building up on the plug, which causes poor ignition and loss of power. Also, be sure you purchase the proper spark plug for your trimmer when it?s time to change out the plug (remember that advice about consulting your owner?s manual?).

Another place carbon deposits can build up and rob you of power is in the exhaust and muffler system. Periodically remove the muffler (be sure it?s cool!) and use a screwdriver to loosen and scrape out any sooty residue building up inside the muffler and exhaust port. Most mufflers have a spark arrester (a piece of screen mesh) inside, which can also clog with residue; be sure you clean this thoroughly before putting the muffler back in place.

Pay close attention to the air filter, too. This is usually just a small piece of spongy material in the air intake/choke mechanism that becomes easily dirtied from all the dust and fine grass particles flying around in the air. Remove this sponge occasionally, clean and oil it as per the manual instructions, and re-insert it properly.

If the spark plug and air filter are clean and your trimmer is still bogging down at high speeds or wants to shut itself off at low speeds, you may need to adjust the carburetor high speed and low speed idle adjustment screws. These can vibrate out of adjustment as your trimmer runs, and will need to be re-set periodically to maintain maximum running efficiency. Guess where you look to find out where those screws are located on your trimmer and which one is the high speed or low speed adjustment screw? (Have you gotten tired of me mentioning that owner?s manual, yet?!)

Here?s one final tip you might want to try, something I?ve discovered and used over the years. Try using the next smaller diameter of cutting line on your trimmer than the maker suggests (for example, try .080 instead of .095). This way, you can wind more string onto the spool, resulting in more time trimming grass and less time stopping to re-wind string. Also, the smaller diameter (which is naturally lighter in weight) allows the trimmer to run faster and thus cleaner, resulting in less of that undesirable carbon build-up we?ve been talking about.

Follow these basic maintenance suggestions, and your string trimmer should give you many years of top-notch performance instead of many hours of frustration.

One of the biggest things on peoples minds these days are the prices at the pump. In reality that should not be the case, as that is something that is out of our control. The thing that people should be thinking about is how they can increase their fuel economy because that is something that they are able to control. I will address a few techniques that can be used to save money at the pump.

The first thing is driving habits. If you accelerate rapidly you will burn more fuel. You should gradually and smoothly get up to the desired speed. Also the faster that you go, the more that the atmosphere pushes against you. So it is important to keep control of your foot on the freeway. Fuel consumption doubles between 55 and 75 mile per hour, so if you can keep it closer to the 65 speed limits in most areas your fuel economy will increase. Take for example the Bugatti Veyron, the fastest production car in the world. For it to get up to 155 miles per hour it only requires 270 horse power for it to get up to that speed. The faster the car travels, the more that the atmosphere builds up in front of it. For it to reach its top speed of 253 miles per hour, it requires another 730 horse power to go that extra 100 miles per hour. The same can be said of the average car, the faster you go the more mother nature tries to hold you back. So keeping the speedometer at 75 or below is crucial to improving fuel economy.

Another way to increase fuel economy is adding a higher flow air filter or cold air intake to the car. What this does is add more air to the same amount of fuel which helps it to combust and use a higher percentage of the fuel putting more power at the wheels instead of out the tail pipe. There are also computer chips and modules that can be added to almost any engine that alter the fueling to make the engine perform more efficiently.

One of the best ways to increase your gas mileage it to improve the flow of the exhaust. So you want to open up the exhaust and let the exhaust flow more freely. The mufflers that come stock on cars are in most cases very restrictive and full of baffles. Most people aren?t willing to pay for a full exhaust system for each of their cars, as the up front costs for most are a bit much. There are other options though. One of the best out there is the aero turbine muffler which works on gas and diesel vehicles alike. It has a straight through design free from the baffles and restrictions of stock mufflers. It also has the inner workings similar to a jet engine, so as the exhaust flows through the muffler the speed of the exhaust increases. This takes pressure off the engine and sucks it away making it so the engine doesn?t have to push it away like it normally would. This also reduces exhaust temperatures and increases the engines longevity. All of those things add to the fuel economy by making it easier for the engine to do its job. Some people are experiencing up to 25% increases in economy simply by adding the aero turbine muffler.. Also one would expect a straight through muffler to be loud, but with its jet like insides and the swirling or tornado like motion that it adds to the exhaust, the sound is muffled.

In conclusion, the only way to change how much we spend at the pumps is by changing the way we drive, and how hard the vehicle has to work to do its job. This will only become more important as time goes on as the prices of fuel will most likely only continue to climb.