Frequently Asked Questions

Congratulations you have invested wisely in a device that is recognised in over 50 countries as state-of-the-art in cutting fuel costs, improving performance and reducing harmful emissions. 1000's of motorists worldwide can contest to the amazing benefits of fitting an Ethos MAXPower unit and it has also been featured on the cover of many prestigious automotive magazines.

1.1Do fuel consumption tests of at least three full tanks of fuel prior to installation using our recommended 'Brim-to-Brim' testing method as detailed on the form provided - Click Here.

1.2 Locate the fuel supply line coming from the fuel tank. On modern fuel injection engines there are usually two fuel lines - one is the supply line and the other the return line back to the tank. It is imperative that the unit is fitted to the fuel supply line.

1.3 Fuel lines are usually made from metal, rubber or plastic; the rubber, plastic or non-ferrous metal fuel lines are preferable. If it is a ferrous fuel line (i.e. the unit is attracted to it) carefully snap one half of the unit apart and rotate the neodymium Super Magnet through 180 degrees and clip it back together again. The two halves of the module will then repel each other which will force the field of the unit through the ferrous fuel line much more quickly.

1.4 As a precautionary measure, to avoid any possible interference with electronic components, keep it at a distance of 10 cm away from any electronic sensors or equipment.

1.5 For a vehicle with a carburettor, install the device on the fuel supply line feeding the carburettor from the fuel tank, as close to the carburettor as possible.

1.6 Vehicles with fuel injection systems normally have two lines running parallel between the fuel tank and the engine. One may be larger than the other and this will usually be the supply line on which you want to fit the unit.

Both lines will go to the fuel supply rail with the fuel injector units on - one will go straight into the fuel rail which is the supply line to fit the unit to and the other will go to a small 'Top Hat' shaped unit, pictured below, which is the fuel pressure relief valve, making this one the fuel return line back to the tank.

Due to the cleaning and removal process of the carbon/varnish deposits inside the cylinders, the fuel consumption and emissions may temporarily increase during the initial cleaning cycle. Mileage will stabilise after a short time. Noticeable improvement may take up to four tanks of fuel and, for optimum results to be achieved, please allow 3,000 Km.

A clean air filter, or a measure of carburettor or injector cleaner mixed in the fuel will also help to give faster results and regular servicing is obviously still necessary. Increased performance and smoother running will often also be noticed.
 

The Ethos MAXPower unit consists of a pair of neodymium super magnets which are powerful enough to fracture the hydrocarbon chains in the passing fuel allowing it to mix more readily with the oxygen in the air and thus burn much more efficiently when ignited.

As part of the rare earth family of permanent magnets, Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB37 - Neodymium(Nd) Iron(Fe) Boron(B) is the most advanced and most powerful permanent magnet material available today.

Q.1 Why install the MAXPower unit 10cm away from any electrical sensors?

A.1 In the newer vehicles fitted with electronic fuel injection and electronic management systems, many manufacturers are placing sensors close to the combustion chamber. These sensors may be hard to locate, as some may even be built-in and come in all different shapes and sizes. The MAXPower unit is so powerful that it could affect a sensor into giving a false reading indicating that the vehicle is requiring an even richer mixture, if the MAXPower unit is installed in close proximity to it.

Q.2 Is the MAXPower unit just a magnet?

A.2 No, it is not a regular magnet, it contains a pair Neodymium Super Magnets that are powerful enough to fracture the hydrocarbon chains in the passing fuel allowing it to mix more readily with the oxygen in the air and thus burn much more efficiently when ignited.

Q.3 How does the MAXPower unit work?

A.3 The Ethos MAXPower unit conditions the fuel in such a way that it combines more readily with the oxygen in the air which leads to a much more complete and efficient combustion process.

Q.4 What is a hydrocarbon?

A.4 A hydrocarbon is the hydrogen and carbon content of the fuel.

Q.5 What are hydrocarbon chains?

A.5 Hydrocarbon molecules that cluster and grow causing molecules to be trapped from air during the combustion.

Q.6 What octane will it work on?

A.6 All octane levels. Using the MAXPower unit enables higher octane performance to be achieved from lower octane fuel.

Q.7 Can the MAXPower unit give an extra boost?

A.7 Yes, customers worldwide have reported higher performance on lower octane fuel and an increase in power.

Q.8 Why can't the oil companies provide this boost?

A.8 Because the fracturing of hydrocarbon chains occurs only when the fuel is passed through the MAXPower unit. When the engine is turned off, the fracturing of the hydrocarbon chains stops and, in a matter of hours, the condition of the fuel returns to its more congested state. The phenomena of fracturing the hydrocarbon chains can only be induced by the MAXPower unit when it is fitted to the vehicle.

Q.9 Will it work on fuels other than petrol?

A.9 Yes, it will work on petrol and diesel fuels, but the percentage of improvement will differ from one type to the other. Bigger improvements are usually seen on petrol vehicles.

Q.10 Can I install the MAXPower Unit?

A.10 Yes, however you must make sure you are placing the MAXPower unit on the correct fuel line i.e. "the one under pressure from the fuel pump". Note that fuel injection engines have two lines running in parallel between the fuel tank and the engine, a supply line and a return line, so make sure to install it on the supply line.

Ethos MAXPower Super Fuel Saver

Q.11 What kind of fuel line?

A.11 All types of line: metal, plastic or rubber, but optimum results are achieved on non-ferrous lines. See notes above about fitting units to ferrous fuel lines.

Q.12 Will it work on engines fitted with fuel injection systems?

A.12 Yes, place the MAXPower unit as close to the injection system as possible.

Q.13 Can I place the MAXPower unit before the fuel injection pump?

A.13 Yes, but preferably after if there is space to fit it there.

Q.14 Do I need more than one MAXPower unit for fuel injected systems?

A.14 The average small petrol engine, up to 1.6 Litres, will only require one unit. Engines over 1.6 Litres and diesel engines should be fitted with at least two units for optimum results. Please refer to the table above for the exact number of units required for different engine sizes.

Q.15 - Do I need to adjust my carburettor?

A.15 No, you should not have to make any adjustments to see the improvement as long as the engine was well tuned in the first place. Tuning the engine after the initial bedding in period can give further improvements as you are then tuning the engine to take full advantage of the cleaner engine and the now more optimum fuel burn given by the MAXPower unit.

Q.16 How far back from the combustion chamber will the device work?

A.16 We have installations in which the MAXPower unit is working at three feet from the combustion chamber but, in practice, the closer you can get it, the better.

Q.17 When should I check my mileage and when can I expect results?

A.17 Make sure you check your mileage before you install the MAXPower unit using our recommended 'Brim-to-Brim' testing method - Click Here. Mileage is the sum of the total miles driven divided by the amount of fuel used. Most people believe they are receiving much better mileage from their vehicle than they actually are. We suggest that you drive at least 2,000Km of normal driving before checking for improvements.

Q.18 Why 2,000Km?

A.18 This allows the MAXPower unit to do its job of removing the carbon/varnish deposits. Remember it took thousands of miles to build up these deposits in your engine so conversely it will take some time to remove them again.

Q.19 Could my mileage decrease and why?

A.19 Yes, it is possible that your engine could temporally decrease in mileage and increase in emissions at the beginning of the cleaning/removal period. This condition is only temporary and will stabilise.

Q.20 How much improvement can I expect?

A.20 This depends on the size and type of the engine, mode of driving, city or motorway driving, long distance or short plus seasonal and weather conditions. Fuel savings of up to 20%+ have been reported. In addition, many customers report increased performance, easier starting, smoother running and a lower operating temperature of the engine.

Q.21 How does the MAXPower unit clean the engine?

A.21 Your engine builds up carbon/varnish deposits due to incomplete combustion (incomplete burning of the fuel). Molecules that are non-homogeneous are found in both gasoline and diesel fuels. As these molecules begin to cluster and grow, some molecules become trapped during combustion, air is unable to reach the trapped molecules and they do not burn completely.
Instead they are expelled into the atmosphere or retained as carbon/varnish deposits inside your engine. The MAXPower unit literally breaks the clusters of molecules apart and stirs them up, allowing oxygen in the air to reach the individual molecules and thus achieving much more complete combustion.

Q.22 Do the climatic conditions make a difference?

A.22 Yes, in winter seasons, engines are run more without the vehicle moving and electrical appliances like windscreen wipers and heaters all add additional drains on power. Windy and icy conditions also affect results. However there'll be proportional improvements.

Q.23 Does high temperature effect performance?

A.23 The MAXPower unit is designed to operate in temperatures up to 590^oF (310^oC). The MAXPower unit should not be placed in close proximity to the point of exhaust or the exhaust pipe.

Q.24 Why do larger, older engines usually see the fastest and biggest improvements?

A.24 The MAXPower unit, to operate, requires that the fuel flows through its very powerful field. Fuel flow is important to the process of breaking up the hydrocarbon chains. The smaller the engine size, the more efficient it is and the slower is the fuel flow. With larger engines it is the reverse, giving faster fuel flow rates and quicker results.