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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2008 7:11:21 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Ethos Fuel Enhancer is a current advertiser (theGasSecret.com), do you think that Ethos is an acceptable advertiser on GasBuddy? Yes No Not sure/Don't Know Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Ethos Fuel Enhancer is a current advertiser (theGasSecret.com), do you think that Ethos is an acceptable advertiser on GasBuddy?
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MPG Lover Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,171 Points:590,075 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2008 2:42:08 PM Ignore MPG Lover Report Abuse The good news is YOU'RE ASKING! I bought some, but the jury is still out. Still waiting for my 1st $25 gas card too; that came w buying 3 at once. We'll see. But, again, I'm glad you're asking so if they are dirtbags, we could at least say so; but so far I don't know; and sounds like a lot of people are in that same boat.
2000sable08 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:40 Points:529,530 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2008 4:44:55 AM Ignore 2000sable08 Report Abuse I thought the ad was good enough to purchase the product and test it. I have used it for only two weeks, so I don't have anything to report. But, a small decrease in fuel economy, which they said is due to the computer controlled fuel system. I've been disconnecting my battery each time I put Ethos in my tank to "reset" the fuel system computer, but have not seen the advertised increase yet. I do understand that it takes a few weeks for the car to adjust to the product. I have 11 weeks of data on my car before, and I'll report back after 11 weeks after trying the product to tell you all if it worked for me.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,691 Points:2,380,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2008 3:46:47 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse don't know, don't care, junk.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,301 Points:2,143,925 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2008 10:51:29 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse iwannavet wrote: >If The Ethos fuel enhancer works as claimed, then the "Ethos" company >execs should be tripping over themselvs to provide the GasBuddy >people with their product for testing What we need is something like the "Motor Trend Fuel Additive of the Year" >unless the product is a scam.... If the product was legitimate, they'd have it at a reputable lab for testing. Kind of like all spamvertised products.
GASMANDEAN Champion Author Illinois Posts:10,924 Points:1,042,305 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2008 8:11:49 PM Ignore GASMANDEAN Report Abuse Not sure/don't know
mbodiford Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:1 Points:1,170 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2008 7:35:29 PM Ignore mbodiford Report Abuse It is obvious that some people on here do not even look at the advertisements. I think that the products advertisement is very convincing it has made some claims that would be hard to fake. I have not purchased the product yet but I intend to give it a shot after all, you have nothing to loose with the money back guaranty.
boogie20 Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:2 Points:465 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2008 12:05:21 PM Ignore boogie20 Report Abuse if it is consumer friendly it ok
Mobortho Champion Author Mobile Posts:9,219 Points:2,510,640 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2008 11:21:54 AM Ignore Mobortho Report Abuse I would assume it doesn't work and is a waste of money.
revON Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,331 Points:722,640 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2008 6:46:03 PM Ignore revON Report Abuse does it really work?
fmbmedic277 Rookie Author Florida Posts:2 Points:10,810 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2008 4:31:34 PM Ignore fmbmedic277 Report Abuse Looks like a great product but does it really work???
SpruceGuse2 Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,734 Points:2,454,685 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2008 4:25:43 PM Ignore SpruceGuse2 Report Abuse We are going to have to change to ethanol because of the lack of petrolium fuel so why not keep it included in the gas buddy site.
04Ram1500 Champion Author Boston Posts:5,121 Points:1,703,240 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2008 9:44:36 PM Ignore 04Ram1500 Report Abuse Is it any good?
glenngal05753 Rookie Author Vermont Posts:4 Points:3,015 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2008 6:39:10 PM Ignore glenngal05753 Report Abuse Has anya body on this site used it. And How does it works.
GrammaColleen All-Star Author California Posts:868 Points:38,495 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2008 10:41:55 PM Ignore GrammaColleen Report Abuse I don't know enough about them. Is GasBuddy endorsing them?
pete77 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,649 Points:2,411,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2008 9:30:36 AM Ignore pete77 Report Abuse I received my order of Ethos last week, am waiting for the coupons to fill out so I can send them back and get my $25.00 credit
nyse Veteran Author Maine Posts:306 Points:469,335 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2008 7:10:18 AM Ignore nyse Report Abuse Is Gas Buddy endorsing them? If you don't have complete faith in their product, it's Gas Buddy's credibility that will suffer. If I buy their product as a result of seeing it advertised here and it doesn't meet it's claim, I'm going to be some upset with GB! Otherwise, you're selling your reputation for a few dollars.
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:7,739 Points:1,498,740 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2008 10:49:03 AM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse Usually, if something seems too good to be true, it is too good to be true. Where is the independent testing?
percy37 Rookie Author Hamilton Posts:16 Points:55,935 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2008 3:58:56 PM Ignore percy37 Report Abuse Not working for me i say no all a way to grab from us untop of the price grabbing
Showanddo Rookie Author Boston Posts:4 Points:642,280 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2008 8:55:57 AM Ignore Showanddo Report Abuse If it was so good how come it was not used a long time ago?? It is all crap.
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,083 Points:2,796,460 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2008 6:08:38 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse all of this crap this drains your wallet. It never works
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,691 Points:2,380,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2008 5:57:11 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse i'm sure it doesn't work, none of the other stuff does.
iwannavet Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:10,211 Points:1,826,270 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2008 5:52:13 AM Ignore iwannavet Report Abuse If The Ethos fuel enhancer works as claimed, then the "Ethos" company execs should be tripping over themselvs to provide the GasBuddy people with their product for testing, unless the product is a scam....
safire01 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:93 Points:890,665 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2008 3:20:48 PM Ignore safire01 Report Abuse :-)
mtnpotter Sophomore Author Atlanta Posts:230 Points:79,830 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2008 2:52:13 PM Ignore mtnpotter Report Abuse I think it's the responsibility of the website to research their "advertisers" and decide if their product or message fits the websites mission. Even though an advertiser pays for their add, the money is being collected by the website as a sponsor which directly or indirectly "endorses" the advertiser. I believe there is some responsibility that needs to be exercised by the website management team to choose which advertisers they allow to post ads. Heck - if not, you could open yourself to all sorts of stuff - could GasBuddy become a dating site - who wants to post an add for SWF??
mtnpotter Sophomore Author Atlanta Posts:230 Points:79,830 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2008 2:43:37 PM Ignore mtnpotter Report Abuse "--drilling at home is the answer." Nice in theory, but the problem STILL is with the refineries - unless your car burns crude--
spunky4443 Champion Author Washington Posts:5,281 Points:1,329,695 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2008 7:36:52 AM Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse Your the "Boss", your site, do what you want with it.
mccosme Rookie Author Tacoma Posts:7 Points:66,140 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2008 7:36:06 AM Ignore mccosme Report Abuse I, also, feel that if an advertisement is showing on your site, your are viewed as endorsing the product, whether you do or not. Personally, I would prefer to see only ads for reputable businesses and appreciate this issue being put up as a discussion topic based on feedback of the members. As far as this company goes, I have never heard of them and voted that I don't know.
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:17,017 Points:3,165,515 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2008 5:35:59 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse The promoters of Ethos have been involved in promoting multi level marketing scams of multiple "miracle" products over the course of many years. Why would you think they have suddenly discovered a "miracle cure for mpg"? Would you let them advertise a "little pink pill" taken at every meal will cure your cancer?
cssco Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,326 Points:1,751,530 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2008 3:42:39 PM Ignore cssco Report Abuse This is fine, I guess but, more drilling at home is the answer.
R4M0N Rookie Author Richmond Posts:63 Points:150,790 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2008 8:02:32 AM Ignore R4M0N Report Abuse I think it's ultimately in the best interest of this website to associate itself with reputable companies only. Of course it's much easier for me to say that since I don't have to pay the bills, but while one should expect advertisements to be only that, some people will take them as endorsements and it can hurt the reputation of the site. Finding the balance is the key.
trianna Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:36 Points:62,585 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2008 11:59:47 AM Ignore trianna Report Abuse Hmm well considering I see ads for "burn water in your car" or some such thing here on occasion, personally I think any purchase is buyer beware. Do your research yourself. And if a deal seems too good to be true, most likely it is! Most of us yanks know that. I also understand this website needs to make money to run. As long as people use their common sense then I don't see a problem. Perhaps a disclaimer about the adds would help?
shywang Rookie Author Rhode Island Posts:16 Points:4,555 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2008 9:13:30 AM Ignore shywang Report Abuse Yes.
LOC3 Rookie Author Missouri Posts:7 Points:94,365 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2008 5:49:53 AM Ignore LOC3 Report Abuse Make Sure it works (I am doubtful) and does not adversely affect the engine, sensors, etc. Your credibility may be judged by your associates (advertisers). It has been said 'If you lay down with dogs, you may come up with fleas'
steveMI Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,467 Points:1,264,580 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2008 5:42:02 AM Ignore steveMI Report Abuse Never heard of the stuff.
DC Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2008 8:29:58 PM Ignore DC Report Abuse Ethos has been advertising for about 5 months now. They have been a reliable paying advertiser with us however we receive a few emails per week, complaining that it is either a scam or they are making unrealistic claims. We try our best to protect our members from scams and advertising frauds. Ethos has been used by a number of large organizations and there are many people who support thier claims. We ourselves are skeptacal and would like some first hand knowledge on the Ethos claims and we plan on running our own tests soon. Until we have some of our own test results, we are curious how many members are offended by the Ethos advertising. [Edited by: DC at 3/25/2008 12:41:32 AM EST]