I Tested Milemax Fuel Saver: Here’s Why It’s a Scam Gas Saver

Are you searching for MileMax fuel saver consumer reports? Look no further! I Bought and tested Milemax to find out its efficacy in increasing my gas mileage by improving fuel efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Here’s my review of Milemax fuel saver.

Overview of Milemax Fuel Saver

Milemax or Mile Max is an OBD2 fuel saving device that is being sold at getmilemax.com. The website is currently offering a 50% discount sale on the fuel saver, and also offer free delivery. According to the website, Milemax Fuel saver works this way;  it collects data on the characteristics and driving style of your vehicle. Then uses it to optimize fuel efficiency without compromising on power or performance. All you need to do is connect it to your OBD-II port and allow it run for approximately 150 miles to make the changes needed.

Sounds interesting right? But are these claims true? Keep reading to find out

Testing Milemax Fuel Saver on My 2008 Prius & 2003 Ford Expedition Car

I tested Milemax Eco OBD2 in a 2008 Prius. Since it claims to save 35% fuel, I expected to lose about 2mpg for a 150 miles drive.

Sadly, it didn’t work for me. I lost about 6 mpg, even though we didn’t drive up to150 miles. 

 So I decided to try it on a 2003 Ford Expedition as well. The little light keeps flashing, so I don’t know if that means it can’t communicate with the 2003 Ford or not.

My Auto Mechanic laughed when I showed it to her.

Is Milemax Fuel Saver a Scam?

First of all, there’s a lot of deception surrounding the brand. When I first saw the name ‘Milemax’ I thought it was manufactured by the Tyres company that made the Windforce MileMax tyres, but I was wrong. My investigations showed that MileMax Tyre company has absolutely nothing to do with this fuel saver.

Secondly, when I opened and dissected it, I discovered it is just a junk. First of all, it doesn’t have any drive for CAM. The unit DO NOT have any connection to OBD communication. Only what is connected is Power for the flasher to flash. In order to do what these companies claim, you would have to redesign the car. The major parts of how much fuel any car uses are: vehicle weight, tire size, rolling resistance, friction in moving parts, number of moving parts in the driveline, etc. There is nothing plug and play that can alter these basic factors.

Thirdly, I’ve seen this OBD2 unit recycled many times. As of 2017 this same product entered the market. It was ‘Ecofuel’, and similar to EcoPlus it didn’t do zilch. It’s just a reoccurring sham. What these sites do is buy hundreds (if not thousands) of generic OBD2 fuel savers from China for $3 a piece (or less,) design their own packaging, and re-sell it to you for $40 a piece. See Ecotune and EcoBox.

So yes, Milemax fuel saver is a scam. It doesn’t affect fuel consumption in any way. It is simply a magnet that you fasten to your fuel line. This chip doesn’t re-align the molecular structure of the fuel before it reaches the fuel injectors. It is just an expensive LED flasher.

Does Mile Max Fuel Saver Really Reduce Fuel Consumption and Save Gas?

Ignore the positive reviews on getmilemax.com, Milemax is not a genuine product, it does not work.

If you’re thinking of reducing fuel consumption, Energy.GOV has a list of helpful fuel-saving tips including combining trips, stripping your car of unnecessary weight, keeping your car in tip-top shape, and how to avoid aggressive driving.

By themselves, each tip might not seem like a lot but, combined over time, the fuel-savings make a difference.

Conclusion

Milemax is a viral fuel saver device that is been sold with false claims. The claim that it helps car performance, reduce fuel consumption and save gas is totally false. When I tested it on my car I discovered it’s just a fad product, a scam at best. It doesn’t save fuel!