Tadger Group International

Frequently Asked Questions

"Using this technology -- as simple as putting on a fuel filter -- now you're reducing pollutants.

"Each one of us contributes when we drive to school or work. That's the one thing this unit gives all of us the ability to do.

"I think that making this technology available to regular folks... that is easily added on… they will.

If ten thousand of us do it... think how much less pollution goes into the air."

- Doug Scouten, TADGER inventor

How long has TADGER been around?
For the last eight years the TADGER Group has witnessed INDEPENDENT tests in Canada, the USA, Australia, Israel, Spain, Germany, China, Cuba, and Mexico.

In all tests the TADGER reduced emissions... extended oil life... and improved fuel economy.

What is the TADGER?
TADGER is an emission reducer and mileage improver for any gas or diesel engine.

It is NOT a magnet, or ceramic, or any thing that "aligns the fuel molecules". Those products have been around since the invention of the internal combustion engine, and there is no scientific evidence that hydrocarbon fuel molecules can be modified in any way by application of a magnetic field.

Why is it called TADGER?
Turbulating Atomizer Diesel Gas Emission Reducer

How It Works
As fuel enters the TADGER, fuel velocity is increased (Continuity Equation & Bernoulli Equation). The fuel continues through the TADGER and passes over two baffles fixed at 90 degrees to each other. This section also increases the fuel velocity, while creating an initial disruption in the viscous forces (laminar flow).

Fuel then enters a fixed Venturi configuration, causing fluid inertia to further disrupt the already disrupted flow. A non-dimensional Reynolds Number expresses the factor that determines which type of flow is present in the ratio of inertia forces to viscous forces within the fluid. Fluid flows are laminar for Reynolds Numbers up to 2000, and completely turbulent beyond a Reynolds Number of 4000.

The fuel flow exiting the TADGER exhibits a controlled turbulence, with a Reynolds Number between 2000 and 4000. This controlled turbulence promotes enhanced heat transfer reducing the droplet size of the fuel.

As more of the fuel molecules are exposed to oxygen, more of the fuel is burnt.

A better burn means that more fuel per cycle is used to make horsepower and less unburned fuel is blown out of the exhaust as pollution.

What benefits will you receive from a TADGER?

Reduced emissions keep the air we breathe cleaner
Improved mileage saves you money every time you fill up
Extended oil life protects your engine and saves money between oil changes
No moving parts; put it on and forget about it
Machined from solid brass and aluminum
Easily moved; so you can put your existing TADGER on your new vehicle
Money-back guarantee for the life of the product
The TADGER Group provides you with installation support
Guaranteed 3% minimum diesel fuel savings and 5% minimum gas savings
Guaranteed to reduce opacity in diesel and CO, HC, and NOx emissions in gas engines

At $3/gallon an average American soccer mom can save 15 cents per gallon on every fill up.

At $1/ liter, an average Canadian soccer mom can save 5 cents per liter -- minimum

Doesn't the performance claim of the TADGER unit sound too good to be true?
We've conducted over 70 client case studies, and are completing more every month. Studies range in duration from one day to 18 months. The results are consistent and repeatable.

If less fuel is burned, doesn't that mean my vehicle will have less power?
Less fuel is consumed in a TADGER-equipped vehicle because a greater percentage of fuel per cycle is burnt during the combustion process. This means that a vehicle will travel further with the same amount of fuel.

Does the TADGER work on all engines?
Yes. TADGERs have been installed on all makes and models of gas and diesel engines, both mobile and stationary, regardless of engine age.

Doug Scouten invented and patented TADGER for individuals who wanted to contribute towards the environment, no matter what type of vehicles they drove. His goal was to enable cleaner burning engines of all types and ages. To him, saving fuel was merely a bonus.

If it's so good, why haven't I heard of this before?
The TADGER Group has been testing TADGER around the world for eight years. The results of numerous tests are in, so you’re hearing about it now.

Where is the TADGER installed?
The TADGER is installed on the input fuel line prior to the fuel injectors and after the primary/secondary fuel pump and/or filter, if possible. The TADGER installation is as unique as your engine. Our installers will assist you in identifying the optimal installation point for your engine.

What is the TADGER made of?
It’s made of solid 360 alloy brass and/or 6061-T6 aluminum… depending on the model. Both are very durable materials that will not rust or corrode. There are no moving parts, so there is nothing to maintain.

How long does it take to install a TADGER?
Typical installations take 20-40 minutes. Our installers generally use pre-made kits, which reduce the installation time significantly.

Will I need to purchase any additional parts?
If you plan to install the TADGER yourself, you might need a quick disconnect tool and a typical wrench or two. Our installers will help you identify the correct set-up for your application. If you use the services of our installers, they will do it all for you.

Does the TADGER require any maintenance?
No. The TADGER has no moving parts. Due to engine vibration, you may periodically check the tightness of the fittings.

Do I need to adjust my carburetor or fuel injectors?
No adjustments are necessary to see improvement, as long as the engine is well tuned in the first place.

Does the TADGER restrict the fuel flow?
No, there is no restriction to fuel flow.

Does the TADGER add or remove anything from the fuel?
No. The TADGER only creates a controlled turbulence. Nothing is added or removed.

How soon can I expect results?
Emission reductions can be witnessed immediately, based on extensive testing. Mileage improvements are achieved immediately, as demonstrated by laboratory tests. Road tests show that mileage improvements vary, depending on the age and condition of the engine, and the amount and type of driving.

How much improvement can I expect?
This depends on the size and type of the engine, mode of driving, whether city or highway, and weather conditions. See the Independent Test Summary Sheets on our website (Tadger.ca) for actual results.

Scientific testing has shown increased performance (horsepower) and extended oil life. Any fuel savings claimed by users are not necessarily valid unless controlled fuel tests are carried out with a proven reliable protocol.

How soon will the TADGER pay for itself?
The return on investment is directly proportional to the amount of driving you do and the price you pay for fuel. Users have reported that the TADGER was paid back between 3 and 15 months.

If you burn 100 gallons per week, with a TADGER you're now using only 95 gallons. At $3 per gallon, that's $15 a week... $60 a month... $720 a year that stays in your pocket. Then multiply that by how many vehicles are in your household.

Will the use of fuel additives or bio-diesel fuel affect TADGER performance?
Yes. It has been proven that the TADGER will complement any type of additive or bio-diesel. TADGER performance is enhanced as the quality of the fuel is enhanced.

My vehicle is leased. If I put a TADGER on it, what happens when the lease is up?
When the lease is up, simply remove the TADGER and install it on your next vehicle.

How does the TADGER clean the engine?
Your engine builds up carbon and varnish deposits due to incomplete combustion, or improper burning. Molecules that are non-homogeneous are found in both gasoline and diesel fuel. As these molecules begin to cluster and grow, some molecules become trapped during combustion. Air is unable to reach the trapped molecules, which do not burn completely. Instead they are expelled into the atmosphere or retained as carbon/varnish deposits inside your engine.

The story behind TADGER
"Everybody keeps beating up the environment," said Doug Scouten.

"We can point our fingers at industry, but maybe the whole of us are polluters, so maybe the whole of us are responsible? I'm always interested in improving the environment; my Native American background inspired me."

Living in Niagara Falls, Doug saw the dramatic effects of turbulence on water, and what happens to liquid when it's treated so roughly.

"I worked around motors and fuel and wondered what could be done individually. I wanted to make fuel burn more efficiently."

It had to be done with no moving parts, so it wouldn't wear out. It had to be adaptable to any engine, burning any fuel. And it had to affordable and easy to install.

Fuel is inefficient. Fuel itself is used to cool down an engine... it's only in the process a few milliseconds. When there's a chemical reaction it comes off as expansion of energy – sound... heat... and some of it is wasted.

"Think of eight or 10 drops of fuel, and put them in an engine cylinder head," said Doug.

"These aren't exact numbers, but you might burn three of them."

If you increase the window to burn more of the fuel however, you're going to bend rods and burn the engine. You could increase the compression ratio, but then it would run hot. So add octane and blow in air, either via a turbocharger or supercharger. Except the average person can't do that, because it's too expensive.

Yet if you can improve combustion without making engine or fuel modifications, the result is more economy and lower emissions

"You need to put fuel into the engine in an excited state, where it is better able to burn," Doug said.

"We're not talking about going from a little to a huge explosion; we're simply improving it a little bit."

Each engine is individual. By experimenting, I found it was removing carbon buildup from the engine. Then by removing the soot and dirt, it allows your oil to work more efficiently. Your water jacket works more efficiently. You're just tweaking things a little bit here and there, to make it more efficient."

Why do you want to push linear fuel down the line? Turbulence usually puts stress on things. But by beginning the turbulence right before the engine manifold, it enhances the fuel's ability to mix with air.

"After we proved it works on a carburetor, I gave it to very skeptical people. They said, "Yeah, but it won't work on a fuel injector." And so I didn't stand over it, I came back days later and they said, "Hey, it worked.

A physicist laughed at Doug's patent. But after he saw the results, he said, "We never thought of doing it before the fuel."

"It's not the way most designer's work," said Doug. "Are there other things that work? Sure. But fuel is easily manipulated. "

When will the TADGER not work?

When installed in the wrong location
When installed backwards, with the actual fuel flow opposite to the direction of the "Flow" arrow on the TADGER.
When it has not been given enough time for the clean-burn effect to take place.

The clean burn effect is the time the Tadger takes to burn out any existing carbon build up in the engine. Independent testers have found immediate emission changes when a TADGER is installed. Sometimes emissions go down and sometimes they go up. Increased emissions usually mean see the engine is very old and/or the engine does a lot of idling or stop-and-go work. It also means that the carbon needs to be burned out. And when it is, the emissions are reduced.

Bubbles around a boat propeller can cause what is known as "cavitation", creating a condition in which power is lost. Could the same thing happen in a fuel line?

No, because the fuel pump maintains constant pressure in the fuel line which provides constant fuel flow to the engine. The only change is in the Reynolds Number of the fuel.

Why don't engine manufacturers use the TADGER for new engines?
TADGER Group International will not approach the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with this patented technology. We have established ourselves as an aftermarket distribution source and are here to serve our clients in that capacity. Our goal is to help protect our customer's current asset. Government regulations are forcing OEMs to produce cleaner burning engines on a large scale. We will help our customers recoup some of the losses in efficiency from these new engines.

Will the TADGER void any engine manufacturers' warranties?
No. Since TADGER is a retrofit device similar to an in-line fuel filter the manufacturers warranty is not affected. Your TADGER representative has written documentation with respect to warranties.

Shouldn't every vehicle have a TADGER?
If everybody was saving money on fuel, wouldn't that would be a good thing? Yes, you're right; it would be good for everybody. Everybody that is, EXCEPT the fuel companies.

If every vehicle had a TADGER, the oil company profits would drop. Fuel companies have a LOT of power. For example, the White House and presidential cabinet are full of petrochemical company employees and shareholders.

Are the fuel companies going to stop the one thing that you can use to slow the flow of your hard-earned dollars out of your pockets and into theirs?

Or are they going to come along and BUY the entire TADGER Group, just so you can't have a chance to save some money every month?

So far they haven't called. They already have a lot of YOUR DOLLARS they can use for any purpose. Isn't it time you kept all of YOUR MONEY from going into your fuel tank?

You'll experience reduced emissions, extended oil life, and improved mileage with a TADGER.

One more thing...

Test Drive a TADGER at our expense

If you don't receive at least a 5 per cent reduction in
your gasoline or 3 per cent in diesel costs... we'll buy it back!

We want you to have confidence with this product. We want you to save money and put less crud into the air. After all, we breathe air too.

So here's what we'd like you to do:

Order a TADGER from our secure ordering page, which is secured by Verisign.
Follow the easy-to-read installation instructions, or take it to your personal mechanic for installation. In some areas TADGER representatives will assist you with the installation.
Drive your vehicle the way you normally do. Every time you fill your fuel tank, make a note of how far you went on that tank of fuel. (This is easy if you simply press the reset button on the trip meter of your odometer every time you fill up.)

If you're not 100% convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that the TADGER has saved you at least 5 per cent of your gas money, or 3 per cent of your diesel money, then we'll buy the entire package back (less any shipping), no questions asked.

This is more than a guarantee: it's our personal promise to you.

And it's a lifetime warranty. You can transfer your TADGER to a different vehicle and continue on with your savings.

There will always be a handful of folks who will try to take advantage of us with our generous guarantee. But we know once you've seen the results, and felt the weight of extra dollars in your wallet or purse, that you'll do the right thing. Regardless, you haven't risked anything.

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