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Re: [T3] re fuel milage to good


On 25 Jun 2001, at 1:10, Ginger D.&Peter P. wrote:

> I would like to know how oxygenation would effect mileage. 

I think most formula changes dilute the energy content of our gas. 
In most cases its not much of an effect; the change you have 
noticed is pretty big.

BTW, I'm really pleased to hear of someone else who keeps a 
mileage notebook. I've been doing this continuously since the mid 
60s and find that it's a really good way to notice when something's 
going wrong.

The only time I experienced a sudden increase in gas mileage it 
had gone to over 35mpg on the first leg of a long trip. I was 
concerned that I had done something wrong during my tuneup the 
day before and stopped along the road to check it out. Like you I 
was also concerned about overheating and hurting something. After 
re-checking the timing, etc, I finally noticed the VERY strong 
tailwind that had been following me.

I packed up my gear and, gratefully and happily, drove on.  ;-)

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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