Query about D1280x Omstar (Fuel additive)

**retsuyaken** · December 5th, 2012 09:12 AM

Nabasa po ng father ko sa newspaper na part ng article ni Mon Tulfo. Fuel additive daw po yan para mareduce ang fuel consumption at smoke emission. May nakasubok na ba sa inyo nito? Sa Clark daw ito nabibili eh. Gusto subukan ng father ko pero nag-aalangan ako kasi baka lalong magkaproblema sa engine eh.

**tuazon7** · December 6th, 2012 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by retsuyaken

Nabasa po ng father ko sa newspaper na part ng article ni Mon Tulfo. Fuel additive daw po yan para mareduce ang fuel consumption at smoke emission. May nakasubok na ba sa inyo nito? Sa Clark daw ito nabibili eh. Gusto subukan ng father ko pero nag-aalangan ako kasi baka lalong magkaproblema sa engine eh.

dvldoc, have you already heard this product? from the website, it claims to dramatically reduce emissions and offer some level of fuel savings. On the FAQ portion, it says that it is better than using alcohol/methanol...

Is D-1280X free of Alcohol, Ethanol, Acetone, Ammonia and Kerosene?
Yes. And although the chemicals above can help reduce smoke, they increase Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) pollutants and lack essential lubricants and cause greater wear on engines, fuel pumps, o-rings etc.

**K.I.L.L.** · December 6th, 2012 02:54 PM

I'm a doubting Thomas when it comes to additives and though Mon Tulfo is a good journalist, he is not an engineer or engine specialist and is basing his findings on personal experience which may be affected by a myriad of factors. I'll wait to hear from a credible source who backs up their findings with scientific findings than experience. I hope someone has more details about this additive. No one else in the automotive world seems to be raving about this wonder product.

**K.I.L.L.** · December 6th, 2012 03:14 PM

I just did a search and could barely find any references regarding Dr. Morton Fainman and his research. I did fine these interesting links though which has to do with d1280x.

From Omstar CEO Rick Garland - "We demand that you take D-1280X off of your site immediately"

Omstar CEO Rick Garland's Demands - Part II

! Home of D-1280X Fuel Additives Factory Products !

Omstar D-1280x, reformulates gas and diesel fuel, increases gas mileage and fuel efficiency, reduces emissions, Military Tested, EPA Approved. Omstar 1280x

d1280x.net

And from what I have read, there's barely any technical data about it. The way they're selling this is similar to GT oil and Now12 by saying how it reduces fuel consumption and is good for the environment.

**retsuyaken** · December 6th, 2012 04:54 PM

Thank you for the information guys. My father drives an e36 and I would not want to cause any harm to the delicate BMW engine.

**xwangbu** · December 6th, 2012 05:50 PM

the state of california in the US apparently made an evaluation in 2004:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/omstar/omstar.pdf

**ghosthunter** · December 6th, 2012 05:51 PM

if you want to save on fuel consumption, either convert to Auto-LPG or get a small car.

Fuel additives that claim they save you fuel don't do what they claim. All they do is burn a hole in your wallet.

**xwangbu** · December 6th, 2012 05:53 PM

and from their site:

Omstar D-1280x Website

at the Right side frame - it says:

Tested by Pepsi-Cola Philippines
http://d-1280x.com/Testing/Pepsi.htm

and

Philippine Coast Guard.
http://d-1280x.com/Testing/2009-06-17_Philippine_CG.pdf

**NiC3** · December 7th, 2012 07:47 PM

Ito yung pinoy testimonial para sa fuel additive

**dr. d** · December 7th, 2012 07:52 PM

mebbe the "fuel additive" is made of... fuel !
that's why you get more miles.. because you put in more fuel in the tank.
heh heh.

so, if it's so darn effective, why aren't we widely using it? it's been 8 years..