Automotive snake oil
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Many parts and products in the automotive aftermarket use exaggerated marketing claims to purport some sort of mechanical benefit that cannot be credibly verified. Although some "snake oil" automotive products may have legitimate limited benefits, they typically don't live up to their stated claims. Claims of increased horsepower or decreased fuel consumption are most common. | Many parts and products in the automotive aftermarket use exaggerated marketing claims to purport some sort of mechanical benefit that cannot be credibly verified. Although some "snake oil" automotive products may have legitimate limited benefits, they typically don't live up to their stated claims. Claims of increased horsepower or decreased fuel consumption are most common. | ||
| − | This page seeks to document those items which may qualify as automotive snake oil. | + | This page seeks to document those items which may qualify as automotive snake oil. '''If you know of a potential "automotive snake oil" part or product, please add it to the list below:''' |
*[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160348181079 Turbo supercharger] | *[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160348181079 Turbo supercharger] | ||
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