Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on October 10, 1991.
As of Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1992 and earlier model-year vehicles powered with gasoline or diesel internal combustion engines

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-174-2
  • Executive Order 174-2 / D174-2
  • ARB # D-174-2
  • Executive Order No: D-174-2
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-174-2
  • Resolution D-174-2
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Download: Executive Order D-174-2 PDF

D-174-2 Document:

CARB_D-174-2

(Page 1 of 3) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—174—2 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 20156 of the Yehicle Code THE MAGNETIZER GROUP, INC. "FUEL—ENERGIZER®" MODEL AFE—1 WHEREAS, Yehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13 Califo~:ia Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(e), authoriz: the California Air Resources Board and its Executive Officer to exempt adc—sn and modifijed parts from the prohibitions of Yehicle Code Section 2715¢. WHEREAS, The Magnetizer Group, Inc. has applied to the +#3 for exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 device. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executze Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile lource Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Ords* G—45—5, the Air Resources Board finds: 1. The "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 is an add—or sevice that is attached to the fuel line in a motor vehicle. 2. The fuel line is part of the required motor v:ricle pollution control system. 3. The "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 is intended ‘sr use with a required pollution control system. 4. The "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 by being ins:alled in the fuel line alters the original design of a motor vericle poliution control system. 5. The "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 is a device sbject to the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 an: an add—on part as defined by 13 CCR Section 1900(b)(1). 6. The "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 does not rec.se the effectiveness of any required motor vehicle pollution contr:l device. 7. The Air Resources Board, in the exercise of tschnical judgement, is aware of no basis on which the "Fuel—Enerq:sr" mode) AFE—1 will provide either a decrease in emission or in increase in fuel economy. 8. It has not been determined what effect the uss of the "Fuel— Energizer" model AFE—1 may have on any warran:y, either expressed or implied, by the manufacturer of a motor ver—cle on which the device is installed.

THE MAGNETIZER GROUP, INC. EXECUTIYVE ORDER D—174—2 "FUEL—ENERGIZER®" MODEL AFE—1 (Page 2 :f 3) The "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 is not a certfied motor vehicle pollution control device pursuant to Health ar: Safety Code Section 43644. 10. The Air Resources Board by granting an exemptiza to the The Magnetizer Group, Inc. for the "Fuel—Energizer‘ mode} AFE—1 does not recommend or endorse in any way the "Fuel—inergizer" model AFE—1 for emissions reduction, fuel economy, ct any other purpose. IT IS HEREBY RESOLYED that the "Fuel—Energizer" model AFZ—1 is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for insta‘lation on 1992 and earlier model—year vehicles powered with gasoline or diesel internal combustion engines subject to the following conditions: 1. This exemption shall not apply to any device, ipparatus, or mechanism advertised, offered for sale or sole with, or installed on, a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent wit" transfer to an ultimate purchase. No changes are permitted to the device as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the device, applicable model! year, or other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Beird prior to marketing in California. Marketing of this device using an identificatisn other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in this Exscutive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtaines from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or adsertise any component of the product as an individual device. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by the The Magnetizer Group, Inc., its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any fuel economy or emissions reduction claims for the "Fuel—Ensrgizer" model AFE—1 and is only a finding that the device is exemp‘t from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken hergin in any advertising or other oral or written communication.

THE MAGNETIZER GROUP, INC. EXECUTLE ORDER D—174—2 "FUEL—ENERGIZER" MODEL AFE—1 (Page : of 3) Vioelation of any of the above conditfions shall be grouris for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a ten—iay written notice of intention to revoke the order, in which period the holzsr of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request and the order may not be revoked until a deternination after hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executive Order D—174—1, dated September 19, 1990, is ::perseded and of no further force and effect. L fxecuted at E1 Monte, California, this zcj7é.day of l:tober, 1991. R. Bz/Summerfield Assistant Division Irief Mobile Source Divis sn

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF THE MAGNETIZER GROUP, INC.‘S "FUEL—ENERGIZER®" MODEL AFE—1 FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE October 1991

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF THE MAGNETIZER GROUP, INC.‘S "FUEL—ENERGIZER®" MODEL AFE—1 FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE by Mobile Source Division State of California Air Resources Board 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, CA 91731—2990 (This report has been reviewed by the staff of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

SUMMARY The Magnetizer Group, Inc. (Magnetizer), of P. 0. Box 1000, Point Pleasant Pike, G@ardenville, PA 18926, has requested to update Executive Order D—174—1 from the prohibitions in Section 27156 of the California Yehicle Code for their "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 device. Executive Order D—174—1 currently exempts the Fuel—Energizer for 1991 and older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. Magnetizer would like to update the exemption to include 1992 model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. The staff recommends adoption of Executive Order D—174—2 granting an exemption for the Fuel—Energizer for 1992 and older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles.

OF 0 S Page Number SUMMARY CONTENTS i1 I. INTRODUCTION 11. CONCLUSION III. RECOMMENDATION IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION V. DISCUSSION APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING DRAWING 11

EVALUATION OF THE MAGNETIZER GROUP, INC.‘S "FUEL—ENERGIZER® MODEL AFE—1 DEVICE FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE I. OBUCTIO The Magnetizer Group, Inc. (Magnetizer), of P. 0. Box 1000, Point Pleasant Pike, Gardenville, PA 18926, previously received an exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section (VC) 27156 for the "Fuel—Energizer" model AFE—1 device under Executive Order D—174—1. Under Executive Order D—174—1, the device can be used on 1991 and older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. Magnetizer has requested that the exemption for the Fuel—Energizer be updated to include 1992 model—year vehicles. II. CONCLUSTONS The Air Resources Board‘s (ARB) staff previously datermined through an engineering evaluation that the Fuel—Energizer would not adversely affect the vehicle‘s—exhaust emissions. Since there are no changes in the size, shape or operational principle of the device, the staff has no basis upon which to deny the request of the applicant and concurs that the device will have no adverse impact on emissions of 1992 and older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the Magnetizer Group, Inc. be granted an exemption from the prohibitions in California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their Fuel—Energizer device and that Executive Order D—174—2 be issued. —1—

IV. DEVICEDESCRIPTION The Fuel—Energizer is a magnetic device which is designed for installation on fuel lines. It is oblong shaped, with extended edges on the sides and consists of two parts each named as magnetizer 1/2 unit. It is designed to fit around small diameter fuel lines {less than 1/2") and is held by two locking ties. There are two cube magnets with dimensions of 1/2" X 57/8" X 2—3/8" in each half device. The device is encased in a plastic coating in order to hold the magnets in place and prevent the steel plate from corroding. Appendix A contains an engineering drawing of the device. No adjustments such as timing, EGR, fuel metering or any other engine adjustments are included in the installation instructions. v. DISCUSSION Magnetizer claims that when the Fuel—Energizer is installed on a vehicle‘s fuel line, it will alter the fon polarities of the fuel resulting in improved vaporization, air/fuel mixture, combustion rate, engine performance and fuel economy. The ARB did not perform any testing on the device to substantiate the claims made by the manufacturer. It is, however, the staff‘s opinion that the technical principles underlying the stated functions of the device are not capable of producing any effects on emissions and fuel economy. The ARB has previously exempted two similar devices; "Polarion—X" by AZ Industries, Inc. and "Softron model #100 Fluid Conditioner" by Softron International, Inc. The exemptions were granted based on emission tests

and engineering evaluations. Because of the previous exemptions issued to similar devices with the same operating principle and the fact that qualifying for an exemption is based on not adversely affecting exhaust emissions, the staff recommends that the Magnetizer Group, Inc. be granted an exemption as requested.

APPENDIX

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