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• Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sat, 24 May 2008 09:01:06 -0700
  ...The handling, fuel consumption, road and wind noise, and just > over all quality of the driving experience are much better at the > lower speed...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:20:27 -0500
  ...Average comming back was about 22-23, my engine is very good on fuel consumption. When Sylvie is driving, i never hit 20... he...
• Re: fuel guage question
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 17:38:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Thats because fuel consumption is inversely proportional to the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The fuel usage goes upward exponentially with the...
• Re: gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 13:11:35 -0800
  >> Have you ever thought of replacing the Oxygen sensor? If this is worn out or > Unknown command - "HAVE". Try HELP. Unknown command - "UNKNOWN". Try...
• Re: Oil Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 23 May 2001 10:56:10 EDT
  One quart in 3K miles at 130K isn't too bad. Heck, my Honda Civic (129K) burns more than that. But, I only plan...
• [NVC] Windscreen for BBQ
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 May 2005 06:43:10 -0700
  ...It reduces fuel consumption and speeds the cooking process. It's grease spatter shield designed for household stovetop use. Three 10'' square panels hinged...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:01:43 -0700
  ...century. > > How to adjust the AFM for more or for less consumption. Which direction to > turn the adjuster to achive either. > I can't...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:23:44 -0800
  Gas can, Mason jar, pickle jar, quart beer bottle. C'mon Rocky, you're a clever and resourceful squirrel! :) Bullwinkle On Nov 26, 2007...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:29:09 -0700
  ...I guess that is why they say "average power > consumption 45 watts". They mean including duty cycle. Divide by 12 > volts and you get...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:18:19 -0700
  ...in >>>> other words, if there is no overall effect on longterm power consumption . . . then why >>>> does Vitrifrigo even bother giving the option of three...
• Re: Engine break in
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:48:34 -0800
  ...Sometimes it can take a long time to break in a new engine, like 30,000 miles plus until oil consumption goes to almost...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:50:22 -0400
  ...going fast (65 MPH). - expensive beautiful thing - reliable and low fuel consumption 4. Subaru - need special carrier bars - need special adaptor plate - reliable and...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:27:20 -0500
  David, I did catch your pun, and followed up, so I misspoke a little bit when I said I made a bad pun. I...
• Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:43:00 -0800
  ...This condition is occasional, when not happening, the engine behaves normally, my fuel consumption has not changed. My normal idle is about 900 rpm...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:44:40 -0700
  I was not "citing" anything . cite: � Quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, esp. in...
• Re: aircraft engine NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:49:11 -0600
  ...the time (80's). > > I'm wondering what the specific fuel consumption is of today's more > advanced gas engines? For example, Toyota seems...
• For Sale: Carat wheel, trailer hitch, engine, trans, Bentley, and more
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 01:46:56 MDT
  ...Ran well, no leaks, no smoke, average oil consumption, 130PSI compression, mileage over 110K(?). Then began to exhibit low oil pressure after fully warmed...
• Re: high mileage motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:35:09 -0500
  ...Maybe the car manufacturers are promoting this approach also to reduce emissions (oil consumption fouls catalysts) and warranty claims. For my experience, I have...
• Re: Fridge usage
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:57:18 -0500
  On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Marla Stelk wrote: > The electrical consumption rag reminded me that I wanted to ask ya'll about > using the...
• Re: Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 17:14:24 -0800
  ...Not that I have any opinions about absurdly conspicuous consumption... Tom Salicos '87 Westy Syncro '76 Bug daily driver "Please end this thread immediately...
• Re: Portable Dometic 120VAC/12VDC/Propane Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:03:18 -0600
  ...I'd also love to see technical specs on it's cooling performance and power consumption, anybody found that? -Jon Hi Jon, I'm...
• Why no 5cly transplants to Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 08:45:29 -0500
  ...at lower rpm and not much greater fuel consumption? Yet we don't hear anything on the list about using those engines for transplant...
• '88 TD - *occasional* rough idling/loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:55:43 +0100
  ...just been 'treated' to full synthetic, I'm not sure of consumption on dyno. It's got new oil and filter, air and fuel...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:20:22 -0700
  ...Sure there are some torque differences >> in 3rd vs 4th gear, I can't understand how that might affect fuel >> consumption. >> >> But what David...
• Re: Checking Propane level
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:20:55 +0200
  ...The idea is that the state transition from the liquid to gaseous phase caused by propane consumption is acompanied by a temperature drop in...
• Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 17:48:08 -0700
  ...Nevertheless, the gas consumption is still the same, too high >to travel. > >Do you have an idea of what can I do? Mechanics here...
• FS: 2.1 engine and accessories + speedo
  Historical mailing list - Ray R Brubaker
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 17:12:43 -0500
  ...Engine was still running strong with good oil pressure and very low oil consumption. Run on synthetic oil most of its life. All original...
• AW: How big is a BA6? I want a 22.5 Gallon Winkler Tank
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 09:13:58 -0700
  ...1) The B3LC has a much lower electrical consumption (3.0 amps @ 12,000 BTU's) so I can use it as a winter...
• Warped discs and silly honda theories
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:07:32 +0100
  ...Rubbish, I'd say, what they're trying to save is unsprung weight, not overall weight for fuel consumption If indeed they are using...
• Re: Inverter advice needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 20:23:12 -0400
  ...more? Figure ten amps input for one watt output -- 200 watts consumption will draw about 20 amps from the battery, a kilowatt will draw...
• Re: How to increase gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:27:41 -0400
  ...than 110/120 kph makes for the >>biggest decrease in fuel >>consumption. >> >>Why is no one talking about avoiding "jack-rabbit" starts??? :-) M >> >>__________________________________________________ >>Do...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:29:49 -0400
  ...Syncro is easily twice > that. > Let's say your fuel consumption is18mpgg now. > > In the 100000 miles you will travel 100000/18 gallons of...
• Re: My painful Subi post.... Correct tires for Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:48:21 -0500
  ...over 4K, didn't like the sound of it. -Bad fuel consumption over 65-70 -Bad handling in strong wind over 70mph (i had...
• Re: Leaky Valve? 85 1.9L Waterbox
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:05:44 -0500
  If the problem is the seal around the valve stem, the symptom would be oil consumption. Not a big problem to drive as long...
• Re: Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:06:23 -0700
  On the way to Everybus I stopped and got gas just before reaching the campground. When I calculated my mileage on my PDA in...
• Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - EL EL
  Thu, 12 May 2011 19:48:40 -0700
  ...has > > links to small .pdf files with more info) > > > > but power consumption is 7.2 W Max. > > > > Mike. Is this what you're using...
• Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:07:14 -0500
  ...tank > again and report back. > > I don't normally check  fuel consumption except when on camping trips, > those are highway miles. I get about...
• More on The Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Martin's
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:13:31 -0500
  ...The fuel consumption is > around 16.1mpg (automatic) and the tailpipe is very sooty. ( had been > 18mpg) The engine is surging/chugging and stalling...
• Re: Fuel Saver ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:48:31 -0600
  ...It is supposed to reduce turbulence and therefore drag at the rear of vehicles and improve the laminar flow thus reducing fuel consumption. Maybe...
• Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Tue, 10 May 2011 11:34:20 -0700
  ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/pts/2369559953.html (also has links to small .pdf files with more info) but power consumption is 7...
• Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:28:08 -0700
  ...tank > again and report back. > > I don't normally check fuel consumption except when on camping trips, > those are highway miles. I get about...
• Re: cleaning seat upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 31 May 2010 22:07:19 -0500
  ...formaldehyde was used as a preservative for meats intended for human consumption for many years. DDT was on the market for many years. The...
• Re: Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Tue, 21 May 2002 01:15:09 EDT
  ...than driving at or slightly above the legal limit for alchohol > consumption....let alone the FWs that DIAL whilst driving!That > really sh*ts...
• Re: Wattage for Solar Battery Charge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 19:15:46 -0700
  ...The long answer is "one has to calculated their electrical consumption and do some simple math to se how big a panel would be...
• Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:13:31 -0700
  ...0 engines, (2000-2002 MY IIRC) >> there can be significant oil consumption. I wonder what role that >> cooler *may* play in regards to that...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 15:44:57 -0700
  ...no ZZZ), then it's a fairly safe bet it was imported for NA consumption. I would be very suspicious as to why the...
• Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:15:22 -0800
  ...one pause to wonder about the workplace accident rate due to consumption.  I traveled by bicycle while there so cannot comment on drinking and...
• Need help on '85 vanagon fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 16:15:40 -0400
  After widely varying opinions from several mechanics, seeking opinions on this situation: Our '85 Westfalia with 104,000 mi. w/new head gasket at...
• Re: Runaway Dieselbox!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 22:54:11 +1200
  ...I hope the Mazda wasn't a diesel, these are bad news! >I have always thought that the first stage involved the consumption of...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:06:12 +1300
  ...I'd have driven it at this speed all the time, but over 65 the fuel consumption would jump.
• Re: 200000 miles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:48:43 -0500
  ...000 miles with symptoms of old age - low compression, high oil consumption, bad tranny. Regards John Rodgers 88 GL Driver (x2) Wesley Pegden wrote...
• Waeco/Dometic Coolfreeze CF-18
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:58:39 -0400
  ...Refrigerator-Box-CF-0= 18-DC.html Specs say an average consumption of 35Watts. I have an 80W solar panel with = a 55Ah aux...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 May 2011 15:51:19 -0400
  ...Also, Jeff, 16,000 BTU/hr with 400 watts consumption is an EER of 40 which is completely out of sight. The DC Airco...
• Re: Oil change frequency?
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:58:55 -0400
  ...If a lot of city driving, check for consumption more often/ My .02 ( of the $15.00 worth you'll get from this list...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 21:59:43 -0700
  ...has been sitting for a while and have noticed some oil > consumption without a leak.>> > > Ya Know what Mike? > > I'd check the valve...
• Re: I thought I had a RIGHT to cheap gas????!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 12 May 2000 17:24:05 -0500
  ...obvious thing - we'd just make even more efficient engines, and consumption would stay the same or continue to increase. Instead, if engines became...
• Re: Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 17:36:04 -0800
  ...drive anymore. > > Not that I have any opinions about absurdly > conspicuous consumption... > > Tom Salicos '87 Westy Syncro '76 Bug daily > driver > > "Please end this...
• Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:01:22 -0700
  ...I know fridge power consumption has been discussed here before but it seems to me that there's too many variables. Looking at this...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:16:18 -0400
  At 10:25 AM 9/20/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote... >I, and others, have measured the actual current consumption for this >unit and...
• Why PROPEX?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 13:05:10 -0400
  ...The other pluses are the happy listees using the Propex already, and championing its low propane consumption and easy installation. ...and as for the...