Frequently Asked Questions

Congratulations you have invested wisely in a device that is recognised in over 50 countries as state-of-the-art in improving performance and reducing harmful emissions.

The Ethos MAXPower unit has been featured on the cover of many prestigious automotive magazines worldwide.

 

1.0 INSTRUCTIONS

 

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

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 Conductor 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.

 

1.7 Place the two halves of the MAXPower unit that are similar, face-to-face, on the line and secure in place using tie-wrap supplied.

 

2.0 IMPORTANT

 

Due to the cleaning and removal process of the carbon/varnish deposits inside the cylinders, the fuel consumption 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.
 

3.0 NOTE

 

The Ethos MAXPower unit consists of a pair of magnetic frequency resonators that 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.

The superconductors are made of a patented formula of a Neodymium (Nd FeB37) and are covered by the following worldwide patents:

#4,802,931
#4,496,395
#4,770,723
#4,792,368

These are held by General Motors Corporation.
 

4.0 APPLICATION
 

The MAXPower unit is recommended for fuel lines up to 2.5cm in diameter. For more performance, you may install two MAXPower units fitted approximately 40-50cm from each other on the fuel line.

 

MAXPower FAQ's

 

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 is a MATCHED PAIR of tuned Neodymium inductors that generate a specific frequency resonance between its two faces.

Q.3 How does the MAXPower unit work?

A.3 The MAXPower unit operates on the principle of RESONANCE, utilising a double chamber frequency with phased frequency modulation.

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: higher octane performance can be achieved on 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.

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 booster. When the engine is turned off, the fracturing of hydrocarbon chains stops and, in a matter of hours, the condition of the fuel returns to the more congested state. The phenomena of fracturing the hydrocarbon chains can only be induced by the MAXPower unit.

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 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.

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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 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 engine will only require one unit. However, some racing machines have used more than one. Maximum effect can be achieved if each cylinder is fitted with its own MAXPower unit and this is especially effective on large diesel trucks and higher cc engines.

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.

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. Mileage is the sum of the total miles driven divided by the amount of fuel used. Most people believe they are receiving better mileage 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 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% and more 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 (improper burning). 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 improvement.

Q.23 Does high temperature effect performance?

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

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 resonator. 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.