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On Wed, 24 Sep 1997 12:56:02 -0400 (EDT) Sppinner@aol.com writes: > Some time ago, I read that someone suggested NOT to run avgas >(aviation >fuel) > in thier VWs because of something, I don't remember what it was >though. Can > that person speak up ? I run and have been running avgas with a small >amount > of 93 autogas mixed (~70/30) and wondered if that would harm >anything. I get > the avgas cheaper than autogas, it's leaded, and 100oct. It's called >100LL > (LL stands for Low Lead). I run 10'BTDC timing on the stock 1500 with >the > side draft carb. Everything is stock. I can't think of a good reason >NOT to > use the avgas, anyone else have an opinion ? I would think, if >anything, >it'd > be better than unleaded gas. But, I'm wrong more often than not, >according >to > my family. > ;-) > > kevin chapman > Will it do anything other than make your wallet alot thinner? I don't think so, however Avgas has a lower evaporation rate (not the phrase I am looking for, but it will do.) to prevent vapor lock at altitude... I do not think there is any gain to be found by using AvGas in a street driven car. If anyone else has an opinion, go ahead and throw it into the ring!!! just my .02... Scott scott >