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Yes, they do serve a purpose on stock cars. They keep oil from the PCV system out of the intake manifold. This keeps carbon build up out of the combustion chambers, plugs etc. All but stopped my "smokey start ups". It is also claimed they raise the octane of the fuel a bit-can't vouch for that. I empty mine every 2500 miles and there's a surprising amount in the can.