Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 29, 1978.
As of Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1978 and older vehicles equipped with water cooled carbureted gasoline engines

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-87
  • Executive Order 87 / D87
  • ARB # D-87
  • Executive Order No: D-87
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-87
  • Resolution D-87
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D-87 Document:

CARB_D-87

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE'ORDER D—87 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 ~of the Vehicle Code RODEW INTERNATIONAL, INC "THE MISER" DEVICE ‘Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the’authority vested in the undersigned by Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—45—5; / . ‘IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the "The Miser" device manufactured by Rodew International, Inc., 1350 Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, CA 92801 has been found to not reduce the effectiveness of required motor vehicle pollution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for installation on 1978 and older mode? year vehicles equipped with water—cooled carbureted gasoline engines. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those listed by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the device, as exempted by the Air Resources Board, that adversely affect the per— formance of a vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of this device using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resourceés Board. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinfon as to the effect that the use of this device may have on any warranty e1ther expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF "THE MISER" DEVICE. . P ; . No claimof—afiy kind, such as "Approved by Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication.

RODEW INTERNATIONAL, INC. . EXECUTIVE ORDER D—87 "THE MISER" DEVICE ‘ ' (Page 2 of 2) Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes untrue or mis— leading advertising unlawful, and Section 17534 makes violation pun1shab1e as a misdemeanor. . Section 43644 of the Health and Safety Code provides as follows: "43644. (a) No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the state board for certification of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device for use on any used motor vehicle unless that device has been certified by the state board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified dev1ce Any violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor." Any apparent violation of the conditions of this Executive Order will be submitted to the Attorney General of California for such action as he deems advisable. Executed at El Monte, California, this e~22 2 day of November, 1978. ‘/(‘béHass, Chief Vehicle Emissions Control Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD November 28, 1978 Staff Report Evaluation of the Rodew International, Inc. "The Miser" in Accordance with Section 2222, Title 13 of the California Administrative Code I. Introduction The Rodew International, Inc., 1350 Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, California 92801, has applied fof a Vehicle Code Section 27156 exemption for "The Miser" device (Exhibit A). The applicant intends to market the device for installation on 1978 and older vehicles equipped with water—cooled gasoline engines. Vehicles equipped with fuel injection systems are excluded from the application. II. System Description The "Miser" device is a fuel heater installed in the fuel line between the carburetor and fuel pump. The system consists of a heat exchanger, a thermostat switch and an electric solencid valve. When the temperature of the fuel in the thermostat chamber is below 125°F, the circuit is completed thereby energizing the valve (Fig. 1). Engine coolant will flow through the heat exchanger and heat up the fuel.> When the fuel tempefature is above 125°F, the thermostat switch will shut—off the circuit and the solenoid vailve will be closed preventing any flow of engine coolant through the exchanger. The system also incorporates a fuel additive (a mixture of 30/70 of xylene and lubricating o1l) to be manually added to the carbu— retor, crankcase oi1, and fuel tank.

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III. System Eva]uatiqn A. Applicant‘s Submitted Test Data The applicant submitted back—to—back emission data to sub— stantiate that fhe device has no adverse effect on emissions. The results are listed in Table 1. In addition, the applicant submitted an analytical report for the lead content in the fuel additive (Exhibtt B). The lead content was found to be less than 0.02 mg/liter. ARB Bench TeSts The Air Resources Board performed bench tests to verify the operation of the device. The results are summarized as follows: (Ref. ARB Test Report No. 2Y7809). 1. Thermostat Test The thermostat switch was found to shut—off the circuit at 123°F. 2. Solencoid Valve Test With the thermostat at room temperature and the solencid energized, the valve was open and water (simulating en-. gine coolant) was able to flow through the heat—exchanger. When the solencid was deactivated, the valve was closed and withstood a water pressure in excess of 18 psi. Analysis of Test Results Based upon the bench test results, the staff is convinced that the device operates as the applicant claims. The CVS—75 emission data submitted by the applicant shows that there is a slight decrease in NOx with the device and no increase in HC and CO.

The Laboratory has previously performed emission tests on similar fuel—heating devices. Previous tests showed.that significant increases in CO and HC emissions resulted when the fuel was heated to a range of 135 to.170°F during hot—start CVS—72 tests.."2 In the baseline hot—start CVS—72 tests {without any heating device) the fuel temperature at the inlet of the carburetors ranged from 100 to 140°F. The "Miser" device will heat up the fuel to a maximum of 125°F which is within the range of fuel temperatures measured in the baseline emission tests described above. Thus it can be concluded ‘that the device will not have heating effects on the fuel in excess of what can normally be expected from the heat in the engine compartment. The applicant recommends that 1 oz. of fuel additive to be added for every five gallons of gasoline for the first tank _ of gasoline and decrease the amount to 1 oz. for 10 or 15 gallons of gasoline for subsequent tanks. The added amount resulited to about 0.1 to 0.3%. The Labdratory has previous]yb performed emissions tests on similar fuel additives (xylene and lubricating oil) and found that the fuel additives in the ARB Staff Report, 27156 Evaluation of the "Fuel Saver," dated May 25, 1976. I . r 2ARB Staff Report, 27156 Evaluation of the "FUELXPANDER," dated June 8, 1976.

proportion added (1 oz. per 5 gallons of gasoline approximately) have no significant.effect on emissions or engine performance. Therefore, the staff believes that the amount of fuel additive recommended by_the applicant will have no adverse effect on emissions. Based upon‘the ana]ytiéa] report submitted by the applicant, the additive contains lead content less than 0.02 mg/liter of fuel additive. This amounts to approximately 0.0002 mg/gallon of gasoline which is far below fhe specified lead content for unleaded fuel (0.00—0.05 gram/gall.) Based upon the foregoing analysis and the emission data sub— mitted by the applicant, the staff is of the opinion that the device will have no adverse effect on vehicle emissions. IV. Manufacturer‘s Claims The applicant basically makes the following benefit claims for the —"Miser" device: A. Increase of fuel economy by 15—20%. B. Longer engine life. According to the applicant, the fuel additive "will increase the BTU‘s of the gasoline and acts as a cleaner helping to remove carbon and free sticking vaives. In addition, the heat exchanger will preheat fuel and provide better vaporization."

The data submitted by the applicant (Tab1e 1) shows that there is a 1% and 4% fuel eéonomy increase in the CVS—75 and highway cycle test respectiye1y, which are within average test variability. The device will increase fhe fuel temperature to a maximum of 125°F which may be achieved under normal operating modes without any pre— heating device. The staff is of the opinion that the device will have no significaht benefit on fuel economy. The installation of the device may, howeQer, show a marginal benefit in coid-start driveability due—to the preheating of the fuel if the vehicle is not originally equipped with any OEM fuel evaporation system. The applicant agreed with the staff‘s analysis and has deleted the fuel econonmy claim from advertising materials. . . Conclusion and Recommendation Based upon the test data submitted by the applicant and ARB func— tional tests, the staff believes that the installation of the "Miser" device will not result in an increase in emissions when installed on gasoline powgred vehicles. The staff therefore recommends that Rodew International Inc. be granted an exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for its "Miser" device for 1978 and older vehicles equipped with water—cooled carbureted gasoline engines.

Table 1 Emission Test Data Test Vehicle: 1978 Continental Mark V 400 CID, 2V Emissions (gm/mi) Fuel Economy HC co NOx . ___ MPG CVS—75 Baseline 0.6 8.0 1.7 9.4 w/device 0.6 8.0 1.5 9.5 Net change 0 0 —11% +1% Highway Cycle Baseline 0.2 1.6 2.0 14.0 w/device 0.2 1.5 1.8 14.5 Net change 0 —6% —10% ‘ +4%

"THE MIS’.’:’R” ewn LKH,‘ s .. {-« INTRODUCTION Caution It you must fack up your vehicle to drain the rachatar "The Miser" is a product of space age coolint. dout catefully: Block the wheels and use a sub technology and engineering techniques combined stantial jack stand. Remember, safety comesfirst. to produce a practical and simple means of extending engine efficiency, while at the same time cleaning and lubricating the combus— tion chambers for increased engine life. Step 5. Connect wire from water valve on side of MISER to hot wire from the igniition switch. This will make sure that the switch controlling The FPuel Additive acts as a cleaner, he}p- the heat sensor valve is only live when the ignition is switched on. The ing to remove carbon s gumming, and to freg stick— next operationis to connect the other wire running from the thermostat to ing valves md rings. The Additive contains a a convenient ground on engine or chassis. Check for proper wiring by high grade of oil which gives additional upper turning. ignition switch off and on and at the same time have someone cylinder lubrication that helps seal the rings listento the water vaive. A "click" shiould be heard everytime the ignition and frees sticking valves. is switched on. If not, check wiring for proper hook—up. Step 6. Check to make sure wrain plug is secured in radiator. Fill the "The Miser" preheats the fuel to just radiator with fresh water (or the antifreeze saved while draining the radiator). Start the engine and check for leaks. This is important, leaking fuel could below vaporization by, the use of a unique cause a fire or an explosion. system. The heat is thermostatically controll— ed, using water from the engine‘s cooling ' system,. This way the fuel is already preheated before entering the carburetor so as to more completely vaporize upon entering the manifold. Caution INSTALLATION Before you start the engine, make sure you have adequate ventilation. Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not run the engine in a closed garage without proper. ventil— Installing the system is not a difficult ation. or highly technical job. It requires only some basic tool (with the possible exception of the tubing cutter) and a little time. Please read this entire instruction manual and follow Step 7. Start engine and letit idle for 5 minutes to warm up. Take air \the directions carefully to insure that the cleaner off carburetor and with the engine affast idie, pour 1 ounce per installation does not void the warranty. This cylinder through the carburetor slowly aF t1¥. Fuel Additive. It will penetrate and burn the sludge, carbon, gum, and rust deposits which have instruction manual has been carefully prepared accumulated in your engine and expel them through the exhaust pipe in and illustrated to help you install the system a dense, grey—black smoke. Stop the engine, replace the air cleaner cover and start saving gasoline and maintenance costs. on carburetor. Pour 3 ounces ofa99"into the crankcase (do not pour into Please check all your parts against the the crankcase if a synthetic oil is being used) and pour 1 ounce per 15 parts list and drawing. This will help you gallons of gasoline into the fuel tank. DO NOT add additional amounts of addi— :ive thanthoseflisted, as too much will cause loss of performance and results. become familiar with the parts before you install them on your vehicle. Step 8. This completes the installation and testing of your MTSER It is now ready to use You will start receiving your best results after approx imately 50 miles of dnving and the engine has conditioned itself., NOTE: "The Miser" cannot be used on fuel injected or diesel engines, nor on air colled engines. Alse 2a ~the—increase—on—pickup~—trucks—due—to higher—engine —BDMLeJnaz nf_diffarant.aulae vatiae

4 , "THE MISER" ‘ ~_ Caution . ‘ PARTS LIST Be sure engine is cold and do not smoke while performing the following steps. Gasoline will spill out Quantity Description the fuel line when it is cut Clean up any fuel before 1 MISER continuing. DO NOT SMOKE OR BRING AN OPEN 3 h. 5 1b" Fuel Line Hose FLAME OR SPARK near gasoline. 12 Hose Clamps 2 Heater Hose "T" Step 1. Find easily accessable location away from excessive heat. 2 ft. Electrical Wire mount box in a horizontal position. 3 h. 3 8" Water Hose 2 Step 2. Cut fuel line (if necessary) approximately 2 inches from Fuel Additive Bottles (16 oz. ea.) carburetor using a small tubing cutter. If a tubing cutter is not available. a hacksaw will suffice. If a hacksaw is used, the cutting operation must be done off the engine. Do not cut with hacksaw on engine or metal cuttings could damage carburetar andror cause flooding. Step 3. Connect the fuel line running from the fuel pump to the Miser Box at the fitting marked "FUEL IN", using the 5 16 inch fuel line hose provided. Connect the other end of the box, marked "FUEL o & OUT" to the fuel line at the carburetor using the 5/16 inch fuel line hose and clamps. Step 4. Remove radiator cap and drain radiator coolant. (You may Mark V Box Fuel Hose wish to save antifreeze coolant to be replaced into the radiator when this operation is complete.) Cut heater hoses where accessable and install. 2 heater hose "T"‘s into the heater hoses. marndho. wantt Lugh.s HeaterHose "T" # —~ s a a . ge" P Connect heater hose "T" on heater hose that pumps water to heater (usually connected to engine block} to the water valve on side of the EJ Miser Then connect the other ‘T" to fitting on end of Mark V Box matked "WATER OUT. Water Hose E.3 Fuel Additive Note: Water flow can be checked by removing hose from water value on side of the box andstarting the engine. observing water flow Water Now must run toward or into the water valve from hose. If not. switch water hoses for correct ow The water valve will not sork unless installed property 12. 2 m 2

N w Engine reak—In: Tw Cycle Enginr "L@3" and Add as with old enmgine duneup. Add one oumee to cach o caluns d Your Engine Moving pyarts ol new and recondinioned gasofinc and eif mixtiie T sen serg engines are sfiff and viery tight hittmg. small engimes will pertorm belter ond Motor Cleaning "F—3". improves Jubrication| of— these valll on easter to start alter profenged Procedur °... close toler ance areas, prevenits se oting DoA dshut, of bearings, pistons arid eylinder walhs First Lankh of Gas: Start engine aud Continued use preverits formation uf Gear Boxes: et if adle foy 5 nimutes to wartn Up. sludge, cabon, quin and iust deposits Lake an cleaner cover of carbmretor Cige: ounce ef "E3" per pound of ind redueces engine wear. sand, waith cnaine al fast idie, pour | uz. epcause of [Wo coutiet prt qalloni od caf per ovlnder through carburetor Fleet Maintenance: hetpe preveain o onemtob id se "h'\‘."\,' !ll' 7 will penetiate and n boasas lubs ue ation and Cueducs i Luin the studgey carbon, gum and rust Continued use of "E 3" with all feet lwat. depecaits which have accumutated in velinfos siquilicantly reduces the need your engine andl expel, them through for anid Irequency of costly enaine Oil Cooling and the extiaust pipe in a denise qray black work Engines remain clean, ddle Bearing Lubrication: smoke, Stop the engine, replace the an stinoother aud. pull better "Bluamal" ceaner cover on carburetor. — engine repairc problems caused hy Une ounce, prl quart of fubin atton ofl Pour 3 o. ol "E 3" in the crankcase deposits are virtually elimmated and will cool the Lc aengs of a hotorummiaa and pout | o. tfor cach & gallons of gas even routine maintenance checks can pmop with im bve hours and heep them in the gas tonk. Start enging again and be extended coul. run at stow and fast idlé for b minutes. MA 10ratio ced to the Jubmecation of Fatremmedy dn ty cngines may continue roiling— null b. armigs will ©oof both tosmake throughout most of the—first bearings and casting within dhea tauhk ol gas. Diesel Engines: hours, arnd heep thein coul Second and Third Tanks of Gas: Add one ounce per 7 gallons uf fuel in A 10%oratio added to the requtar dabng Reduce the amount of "E—3" to 1 oz. the fueh tank and one ounce (1 0z.) per cabion oof mutuple high ~gwed diill per 184. gallons, and on succeeding heads, inotor, and sirmilar equipmendt 5 quarts ol ail in the crankease, "E 3" ranks cof gas hkeep decreusing the provides a coftmeaots cleqring. and will heep thein coul, atsednt of "F—8" until your. mileage lubricating tm tron which allows mjier diops, then hack up to where you tors and engine ports to work at peak Oil Heating Furnac s: agaim get the best mileage for the least efficienicy. As a Iuek extender, "R.3" camount of "E 3" used, The fiwerage tends to be even more effec tive n high Add one oungce tor exvery 25 qallons of seems to be d oz. to 15 gallons of gas. compresston etigiies, and aids nds hcattiee tuel. 26 awith dicael engines, Cauti n: imumm: power output th over the road, "E 37 heepo ns Gnifectons im peals con fatim and conmructon vehicles. Alter cmon this‘cohmeanating ieed for annrial t > omr custommer tuses. synthctic oil, the inifial use for cdeaniug, a c aticc of B0 NOT put the 3 oz cof "E 3" in the cCeaning Mce complete: bineing od t oz. per 10 to 15 gallous vaill provide tuel is an reased ceconeime and crai l c e us this is an oagante coni the best fueh economy. hewimter "A 3" t xull not mia with synthetic almoct| tor¥to climinates soet fornia prevents fuel jollimg. on id proe ab ~ludge Lbearld up gn tollow the aest of the

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Lap;saipper LA30RATORIES, INC. Log Number 1 260 TAYLOR STREET, P.0. BDX 369, MONROVIA, CALIFORNiA S1016 +C (213) 357—2247 118071 viient Work Order P. 0. Number Rodew International, Inc. _5067—01 Letter/Prepaid Material/Sample Identity Rec‘d Due 1—Sample Gasoline Additive ' ~ 11/22/78 11/29/78 Requested By ’ Sample Disposition Name: Mr. Neil Roberts — Phone:{7 14) 527—8 333 Discard Report/Ship To: Rodew International, Inc. 1350 Knollwood Circle Anaheim, CA 92801 Nature of Work and Information Desired Lead Content Summary of Laboratory Report . D. C. Level i 21 CxaiRel t 3 ~CFE—3 L1quxd Mfieage‘Exfiender Lead Content: Less than 0. 02 mg/l As a mutual protection to clients, this report is sobmitted for the exclusi ise of the client to whom it is addresed. This report applies only to the sample(s) tested and is not necessarily indic ive of the qualities of apparently similar or identical products. Use of thig report. whether in whole or in part, or i: y spals orf insignia connected therewith, in any advertising or publicity matter. wilhout prior written 1\:1923atio n/?&?pr $ und Anal Book — P A —= Bats * Y"¢ waw 141 48°~ pymzz//%fl/fi’/fé/ ateu/22/78 Research and Development Testing


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