FAQ

• What is the ECE R10/ E-Mark Certification?

  ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) certifications are type-approval certificates demonstrating compliance with international technical regulations established by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

  These certificates demonstrate that equipment and systems used in the automotive industry are manufactured in compliance with vehicle electronic systems, electrical safety requirements, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards.

  Ekomax’s ECE R10 certification means that the product has been tested by independent and accredited laboratories. It does not cause interference, electromagnetic disturbance, or technical risks to the vehicle’s electronic control units, sensors, or circuits. Since the product is manufactured in accordance with international standards, it is considered safe for use in road vehicles. It is anOFFICIAL TYPE APPROVAL recognized in more than 60 countries, including the European Union.

  This certification is one of the most important technical documents supporting that the product does not modify the vehicle’s fuel system and functions solely as an auxiliary system.

  In summary, it is official proof that the product is suitable for use in the automotive industry, operates safely, and has been tested according to international standards.

• Can Ekomax damage the battery or the vehicle’s electrical system?

  No. Ekomax has an extremely low power consumption of only 1 to 2 amps. This consumption creates a lower electrical load than a vehicle’s fog lights, multimedia screen, phone charger, or interior lighting. In addition, the system only activates when the engine is running, meaning it is not powered directly by the battery; it operates using the small amount of current supplied by the alternator.

  
  

  As a result, it does not drain the battery, does not place an additional load on the alternator, does not damage the vehicle’s electrical wiring, and does not interfere with the vehicle’s original electrical system.

• Can the system cause any damage to my vehicle or its engine?

  No. Ekomax does not pose a risk of damaging the vehicle or its engine.

  The system does not interfere with the fuel line, ECU, injectors, or any mechanical component of the engine. Therefore, it does not alter the engine’s operating principle or create an effect that could cause damage.

  
  

  Ekomax has an internationally valid ECE R10 (E-Mark) certification. This certification confirms that the system operates safely and is compatible with the vehicle’s electronic systems.

  
  

  Ekomax activates when the engine is running and consumes only 1–2 amps of power; this is even lower than the power consumption of a phone charger. It does not create an additional load on the alternator or battery.

  
  

  Rather than damaging the engine, the system helps reduce soot and carbon deposits, promotes cleaner combustion, reduces exhaust emissions, improves the distribution of temperatures inside the cylinders, and helps extend engine oil life.

  
  

  Thanks to these effects, the engine can operate more smoothly, potentially supporting a longer engine service life in the long term.

• Is there any risk of combustion or explosion with the system?

  No. The system itself does not pose a risk of combustion or explosion because, by design, Ekomax does not create a risk of combustion, explosion, or pressure build-up.

  
  

  Hydrogen is not stored and does not accumulate. Ekomax produces hydrogen and oxygen instantly and does not store them. Therefore, pressure does not build up inside the system, and since there is no gas accumulation, there is no risk of explosion.

  
  

  3. ECE R10 (E-Mark) Safety Certification

  
  

  Ekomax has undergone international testing for compatibility with vehicle electronic systems, safe operation, electromagnetic interference, and electrical safety, and has receivedTYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATION.

  This certification officially confirms that the system does not create risks such as ignition, short circuits, sparks, or overheating.

  
  

  In conclusion: Ekomax has no pressurized tank, no gas accumulation, no flame ignition risk, and no explosion risk associated with gas storage, as there is no gas storage in the system.

  
  

  The system is a safe auxiliary unit that operates at low current (1–2 A) and is designed solely to support combustion efficiency.

• Does the system affect the vehicle’s warranty?

  No, Ekomax does not affect the vehicle’s general warranty coverage.

  
  

  According to Law No. 6502 on Consumer Protection and the Warranty Certificate Regulation:

  
  

  - A vehicle’s warranty may only be affected to the extent of an external intervention that directly causes a malfunction.

  
  

  - In order for the vehicle’s entire warranty to be cancelled, the manufacturer or service provider must prove a direct connection between the malfunction and the external intervention.

  
  

  - Ekomax does not interfere with the fuel system, does not modify ECU settings, and does not perform any modification that constitutes an alteration to the vehicle. Therefore, it does not affect the vehicle’s general warranty coverage.

  
  

  - The warranty of vehicles equipped with Ekomax is not automatically voided. Only if a malfunction is directly caused by the system and this can be demonstrated by the manufacturer, the relevant component may be evaluated separately.

• Does the system come with a warranty? How long is its service life?

   The Ekomax system is covered by a 2-year warranty.

  
  

  This warranty provides full protection against manufacturing defects.

  
  

  The service life of the system is much longer than the warranty period. According to actual user experiences, there are Ekomax systems that have been actively operating for more than 10 years. We have customers who still use systems we installed 14 years ago without any problems.

  
  

  Ekomax is a durable system manufactured in accordance with automotive standards. With proper use and regular solution replenishment, it can maintain its performance for many years.

• How long does 0.5 liters of solution last? What should be done if it runs out early?

  0.5 liters of solution lasts for approximately 10,000 km. If the solution runs out earlier, do not add any solution or any other external liquid under any circumstances without first contacting the authorized dealer where the system was installed or the manufacturer.

• How Can a Small Amount of Hydrogen Provide 20–25% Fuel Savings?

  The reason for the fuel savings isnot the amount of hydrogen, butthe way it changes the combustion process.

  The greatest technical advantage of hydrogen is this:

  Hydrogen can ignite over a much wider combustion range than other fuels.

  To see this clearly, let us compare the flammability ranges of different fuels:

  Comparison of Flammability Ranges (by Volume)

  Fuel	Flammability Range (Fuel Percentage in Air)
  Hydrogen (H₂)	4% – 75% (very wide)
  Gasoline vapor	1.4% – 7.6%
  LPG	2.1% – 9.5%
  Diesel vapor	0.6% – 7.5%

  What Does This Mean?

  Hydrogen:

  ✔ can burn even in very lean mixtures,

  ✔ has a flame propagation speed 8–10 times higher than gasoline,

  ✔ requires very low ignition energy,

  ✔ helps complete the combustion process,

  ✔ reduces incomplete combustion,

  Therefore, even when supplied in very small quantities, it can have a significant effect on the combustion process.

  What Happens Inside the Engine?

  Normally, in engines:

  • Some of the fuel burnswith a delay

  • Some of itdoes not burn at all

  • This portion becomeswasted energy

  Hydrogen changes this:

  Combustion becomes faster, combustion duration is shortened, and the fuel burns more completely.

  As a result:

  ➤ The engine requires less fuel to produce the same power

  ➤ Fuel savings can reach 20–25%

  In other words, the source of the savings isnot the energy contained in hydrogen, butthe significant improvement in combustion efficiency.

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  Additional Information (Why Doesn't HHO Flow Disturb the Mixture?)

  • Engine air intake:5,000–8,000 liters/min

  • HHO flow rate:100–300 ml/min

  Its proportion in the mixture:

  0.003% – 0.005%

  This very low ratio does not disturb the AFR, increase temperature, or place an additional load on the engine.

  In Conclusion;

  A small amount of hydrogen accelerates combustion, reduces incomplete combustion, and allows the engine to perform the same work with less fuel.

  Hydrogen's wide flammability range is the fundamental reason for this effect. Therefore, even a very small amount of hydrogen can createa significant fuel-saving effect.

• Is Ekomax a fuel-producing system? Does hydrogen burn inside the cylinder as a separate fuel?

  No. Ekomax isnot a fuel-producing system.
  The HHO gas generated by the system doesnot replace the primary fuel inside the cylinder and does not contain enough energy to operate the engine on its own.

  Under the operating conditions inside the combustion chamber, hydrogen is not present in quantities high enough to burn as an independent fuel. Therefore, it acts as acombustion enhancer, not as a substitute fuel.

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  This is technically proven by the following indicators:

  1) If hydrogen acted as a separate fuel, engine RPM would increase on its own.

  When Ekomax is running, the engine speed doesnot rise automatically.
  This clearly shows that hydrogen doesnot burn as a “thrust-producing fuel.”

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  2) If hydrogen acted as a fuel, cylinder temperatures would increase.

  In reality, EGT and combustion temperatures donot show a meaningful rise.
  This proves that hydrogen doesnot contribute energy like the main fuel does.

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  3) If hydrogen acted as a fuel, increasing its amount would proportionally increase savings.

  However, scientific tests show that supplying hydrogen beyond a certain small threshold doesnot increase fuel savings.
  This demonstrates that hydrogen serves as acombustion catalyst, not a fuel source.

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  Conclusion

  Ekomax doesnot produce fuel; it helps the engine burn its existing fuel more efficiently.

  Fuel savings occurnot because hydrogen burns as a fuel, but because diesel/gasoline burns:

  • Faster

  • More completely

  • With higher thermal efficiency

  Technically, Ekomax is a:

  ????“Combustion efficiency enhancement system”,
  not a“fuel production system.”

• Is it harmful to supply hydrogen and oxygen together (HHO) to the engine? Is pure hydrogen required instead?

  No. There isno scientific evidence showing that supplying HHO gas (a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen) to an engine causes any harm.

  On the contrary, peer-reviewed international studies demonstrate that delivering hydrogen and oxygen together results inmore homogeneous, more controlled, and more efficient combustion.

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  Engines already operate with atmospheric air.

  Atmospheric air contains:

  • 21% oxygen

  • 78% nitrogen

  The amount of oxygen produced by HHO systems is extremely small—approximatelyone ten-thousandth of the air entering the engine.
  Therefore:

  • HHOdoes not disrupt the air–fuel ratio (AFR)

  • It doesnot create a condition that the ECU needs to correct

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  Why HHO is beneficial

  HHO combines:

  • Hydrogen’svery high flame speed

  • Oxygen’s ability tocomplete combustion

  Together, these effects provide:

  ✔ Increased combustion efficiency
  ✔ Reduced carbon and soot formation
  ✔ Cleaner engine operation
  ✔ No increase in EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature)

  There isno scientific publication reporting that HHO increases engine temperatures or causes engine damage.

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  Why pure hydrogen is more problematic

  Pure hydrogen behaves more aggressively in terms of thermodynamics and combustion behavior:

  • It has avery high flame speed

  • It increases the risk ofpre-ignition and knock

  • Without balanced oxygen support, combustion becomes harder to control

  For these reasons, academic studies show thatHHO provides more stable combustion compared to pure hydrogen injection.

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  Conclusion

  HHO isnot harmful to the engine, and the claim that “pure hydrogen is required” isscientifically incorrect.

  When supplied at the correct flow rate and with proper system design, HHO improves combustion efficiency and helps the engine operate:

  • More efficiently

  • More cleanly

  • With lower emissions

• Does Ekomax violate the laws of thermodynamics?

  No. On the contrary, Ekomax is fully consistent with the laws of thermodynamics.

  Ekomax does not generate additional energy, nor does it provide “free energy.”
  What the system does is simply:

  • Improve the efficiency of the chemical energy already present in the combustion chamber,

  • Allow more of the unburned or partially burned fuel to combust,

  • Reduce some of the losses caused by heat and friction.

  This is entirely compatible with theFirst Law of Thermodynamics (Conservation of Energy).

  In short:

  Ekomax does not create energy; it helps the engine use its existing energy more efficiently.
  Therefore, it doesnot violate any physical or thermodynamic laws.

  
  

• Automobile manufacturers spend billions of dollars on R&D. If such fuel savings are possible, why don’t they implement this technology themselves?

  The fact that automobile manufacturers do not install such systems doesnot mean the technology does not work.
  Large automotive companies operate with a completely different set of priorities. Their main objectives are:

  • Ensuring their vehicles pass global emission standards,

  • Reducing warranty liabilities,

  • Delivering products that operate reliably for many years,

  • Maintaining strict production cost structures.

  Technologies like HHO, however, fall into the category ofaftermarket efficiency solutions, because they improve combustionwithout modifying the engine’s structure.
  Manufacturers are not required to integrate such systems into the vehicle, nor do they have any economic or regulatory incentive to develop and install them at the factory level.

  Despite this, many global manufacturers (such asBMW, Toyota, Honda) have published technical studies demonstrating that small amounts of hydrogen can improve combustion efficiency.
  In other words, the concept is already known and acknowledged in the industry; it simply is not implemented as a factory-installed system due to the business model of automakers.

  In summary:

  The fact that manufacturers do not include this system doesnot mean it is ineffective.
  It means that—based on their priorities, economics, and regulatory obligations—it is not practical for them to implement it at the production stage.
  For users, however, installing such an efficiency-enhancing technology as an aftermarket solution is perfectly reasonable.