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Disclosed is an environmentally responsible apparatus and method for increasing fuel economy and increasing engine performance. The apparatus further provides a method for reducing engine emissions and reducing greenhouse gasses. The apparatus attaches to an engine's fuel line and passing the fuel t

Disclosed is an environmentally responsible apparatus and method for increasing fuel economy and increasing engine performance. The apparatus further provides a method for reducing engine emissions and reducing greenhouse gasses. The apparatus attaches to an engine's fuel line and passing the fuel through a compacted copper wire mesh housed within. The compacted wire mesh is thought to increase the fuel's vapor pressure which reduces fuel consumption and increases engine performance.

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1. A method of operating an internal combustion engine comprising the steps of: placing a housing in series relationship respective to fuel flow to said engine so that the fuel flows through the housing;encapsulating a copper wire alloy mesh within the housing wherein the wire is a mesh weave define

1. A method of operating an internal combustion engine comprising the steps of: placing a housing in series relationship respective to fuel flow to said engine so that the fuel flows through the housing;encapsulating a copper wire alloy mesh within the housing wherein the wire is a mesh weave defined by the number of openings per square inch; andcompacting the copper wire mesh and wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between 0.5 g/cc to 7 g/cc. 2. The method of claim 1 and further including the step of making said housing cylindrical. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between 1 g/cc to 6 g/cc. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between 1.5 g/cc to 5 g/cc. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between 1.5 g/cc to 4.5 g/cc. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a cylindrical member fitted with end plugs respectively defining said inlet and outlet ports. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein said end plugs each further comprise a nipple for direct connection to a flexible portion of a fuel line. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the copper wire comprises a copper alloy. 9. The method of claim 1 wherein the engine is a diesel engine. 10. The method of claim 1 wherein the engine is a gasoline engine. 11. A fuel treatment apparatus for connection in series relationship within a fuel line of an internal combustion engine comprising: a housing having a inlet end and an outlet end; anda compacted copper wire alloy mesh residing within the housing wherein the wire is a mesh weave defined by the number of openings per square inch and wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between 0.5 g/cc to 7 g/cc. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the housing is cylindrical. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cylindrical housing is fitted with end plugs respectively defining said inlet and outlet ports. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said end plugs each further comprise a nipple for direct connection to a flexible portion of a fuel line. 15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between 1.0 g/cc to 6 g/cc. 16. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between 1.5 g/cc to 5 g/cc. 17. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the engine is either a gasoline engine or diesel engine. 18. A fuel treatment apparatus for connection in series relationship within a fuel line of an internal combustion engine comprising: a housing having an inlet end and an outlet end; anda compacted copper wire alloy mesh residing within the housing wherein the compacted wire mesh has a density relative to the volume within the housing of between about 0.5 g/cc to 6 g/cc and wherein the copper alloy mesh is a wire mesh weave defined by the number of openings per square inch.