With everyone in the U.S. talking about high fuel prices, several media outlets have touted the assertions of recent articles disputing the fuel saving claims of Tornado Air Management Systems.

Jay Kim, president of Tornado Air Management Systems, says the company disagrees with the conclusions reached by Consumer Reports and Popular Mechanics in their articles. "Since their reports provide little data on how they tested our product and whether it was installed correctly, there is no way to know whether they tested our product in an accurate manner," said Kim. "We have had our product tested at independent testing facilities licensed by the California Air Resource Board. These tests found average improvements in fuel economy of 1 to 2 mpg. In addition, we have our own 'consumer reports' from vehicle owners who have purchased our product. The overwhelming majority of consumers, in unsolicited feedback to Tornado Air Management Systems, report that our product delivers on its promise of fuel savings."

He concludes, "We stand by our product and the claims we make, and that's why we offer consumers a 30-day money back guarantee."

Tornado is a non-moving, turbine shaped device, which creates a vortex or swirling effect to the engine. The result is improved airflow into the engine's combustion chamber, causing a more efficient mixture between air and fuel. The product takes only a few minutes to install and lasts the lifetime of a vehicle. Tornado comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and can pay for itself in about 6 months. It retails for a M.S.R.P. of $69.95.