At 10:49 AM 3/18/99, Michael A. Radtke wrote:
>Hello,
>
>It is not for me to tell you what you should believe, but I personally
>don't believe claims like these unless replicated studies are referenced.
> I am further inclined to disbelieve when the claims are supported by
>testimonials.  I am convinced to disbelieve when marketed with pseudo
>scientific terms.
>
>This company's fundamental product appears to marketing of the P. T. Barnum
>variety, and if Mr. Barnum could see n/a/t/o's web page I am sure that he
>would compliment them on their effort.
>

        More in the SnakeOil tradition, I'd say...I especially enjoyed the
        cautions about shellac in the gas tanks of high-mile vehicles,
        including this description of fuel system functioning:

        "...When running a fuel tank close to empty, more of the solids will
        be sucked into the fuel lines occasionally, causing the potential for
        slight obstruction of the fuel filter. The consequence is that the
        engine has to work harder to suck the fuel through and not enough fuel
        is injected into the cylinder. This could result in the engine
        misfiring resulting in a drop-off in mileage. DO NOT run your tank to
        empty...The protective layer of Bi-Tron will reduce the accumulation
        of shellac - leading to many miles of cleaner, more economical
        driving..."

        I didn't know my engine SUCKed fuel...

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