Engine: 70 T5: - Ekotek valve?

T5 GAV · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:06

Has anyone fitted an ekotek valve (or valves) to their T5?
A friend of mine has one on his MG and said it improved his mpg with no negative effects. More mpg would be nice but i want reassurance that it will work on my car before i buy. Also the ekotek website says some cars may need 2 fitting, how many will i need?

tallgeese · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:12

I have not fit one to my s60 but i did have one on my crappy bmw and i cant say i noticed any difference at all mgp or otherwise, i think they are car placebos but dont go by my word alone this is only my opinion on them.

John_C · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:06

AFAIK they've never been proven to provide any benefit and they got into trouble with the ASA for claming they made a difference then not being able to provide any evidence.

http://www.asa.org.uk/asa/adjudicati...ation_id=37807

Says it all really.

Gramayr · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:11

This question has come up many times on our BMW forum, simple answer is you are better off using the money on fuel and enjoying your car or upgrading the air filter. AFAIK they do didly.

James A · Jul 4th, 2009, 16:13

Car Mechanics tried the Ecotek on a Corolla about ten years ago and suggested that any improvements that the device might bring would be marginal at best.

DeejayP999 · Jul 6th, 2009, 08:56

I fitted one to my previous car (a Saab). It made no difference whatsoever.

T5 GAV · Jul 7th, 2009, 18:40

Right then i'll sack that idea and but a strut brace instead. Cheers guys.

getshawty · Jul 7th, 2009, 21:11

I used to have one fitted to my focus but didnt really notice much difference either.

Jul 4th, 2009, 10:06	#1
T5 GAV Is the bestest. Last Online: Apr 25th, 2014 13:54 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clydebank	Ekotek valve? Has anyone fitted an ekotek valve (or valves) to their T5? A friend of mine has one on his MG and said it improved his mpg with no negative effects. More mpg would be nice but i want reassurance that it will work on my car before i buy. Also the ekotek website says some cars may need 2 fitting, how many will i need?

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James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	Car Mechanics tried the Ecotek on a Corolla about ten years ago and suggested that any improvements that the device might bring would be marginal at best. __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth

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Jul 4th, 2009, 10:12	#2
tallgeese Manga makes me happy Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2009 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: colwyn bay	I have not fit one to my s60 but i did have one on my crappy bmw and i cant say i noticed any difference at all mgp or otherwise, i think they are car placebos but dont go by my word alone this is only my opinion on them.

Jul 4th, 2009, 13:06	#3
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	AFAIK they've never been proven to provide any benefit and they got into trouble with the ASA for claming they made a difference then not being able to provide any evidence. http://www.asa.org.uk/asa/adjudicati...ation_id=37807 Says it all really.

Jul 4th, 2009, 13:11	#4
Gramayr Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2012 13:03 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: York	This question has come up many times on our BMW forum, simple answer is you are better off using the money on fuel and enjoying your car or upgrading the air filter. AFAIK they do didly.

Jul 7th, 2009, 18:40	#7
T5 GAV Is the bestest. Last Online: Apr 25th, 2014 13:54 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clydebank	Right then i'll sack that idea and but a strut brace instead. Cheers guys.

Jul 7th, 2009, 21:11	#8
getshawty New Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2015 01:59 Join Date: May 2009 Location: notts	I used to have one fitted to my focus but didnt really notice much difference either.

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