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• Re: Idle at 1900 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 07:50:23 -0500
  ...Wed, 29 Nov 2000 18:45:13 -0600 > >Tough on a cold engine, hard on the clutch, increases gas consumption, >and is just a...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 09:15:46 -0700
  >to carry a couple extra gallons for those unexpected windy days in >Wyoming when you misjudge and your consumption goes through the roof and...
• Re: General Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 14:01:34 -0700
  ...2.) Power consumption is dictated solely by what is connected to the inverter, and not the wattage of the inverter itself, correct? IOW, a...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel - Payback
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:43:34 -0800
  ...EG� if the fuel cost differential is 20% more for diesel and the fuel consumption is 20% less than gasoline it's a fuel...
• Re: Aux. Battery Works! Yay!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:55:41 +0000
  ...It's very effiecient at cooling and energy consumption. I freeze 3 ice trays while it is completely full, stocked with everything I used...
• Re: 83' fuel consumption is UNREAL
  Historical mailing list - Booker C. Bense
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 09:58:56 -0700 (PDT)
  On Thu, 4 Jul 1996, Mike wrote: > While returning from my long weekend bush adventure I noticed that > I was consuming fuel at a...
• ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 16:15:34 -0700
  ...Best part was the 15% reduction in fuel consumption at mid RPM. Bottom line was fairly consistent 2% increase in combustion efficiency. Can't...
• Re: <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
  Historical mailing list - richard lumb
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:46:59 +0200
  ...On the first post-assembly drive at temperature - loss of power, bucking, black smoke & hideous fuel consumption. Switch off and back on gave another...
• Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - steve selin
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 15:09:27 -0400
  ...I was > reading that increased electrical consumption can lower fuel economy. I'm > wondering then...... is it possible to run the fridge on propane...
• Re: Anyone used "Night Hawk" bulbs? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 00:25:46 -0700
  ...More light for less power consumption. On 4/5/07, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mts.net> wrote: > > So when are compact flourescents coming to automobiles...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Wed, 6 May 2009 13:29:34 -0700
  ...Adding a full quart when oil level is at the bottom notch WILL > result in over-filling, very high oil consumption, and possible engine...
• Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:31:32 -0700
  ...I've used one for many trips where 200mi was stretching it, especially offroad where one's fuel consumption is often somewhat unpredictable. There...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:34:36 -0400
  ...I have recently done some pretty accurate testing in summer weather and found the power consumption to be 20 a/h per day. The...
• Alternate fuel.
  Historical mailing list - Rosebud
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 08:54:38 -0400
  ...anywhere there is need - whether it's automotive or industrial - thereby consumption at the site of need is accomplished. IMHO we must divorce ourselves...
• Propex 1800 report
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:16:06 +0000
  ...As far as propane consumption I ran the fridge for 4 days and nights and averaged about 12hrs a night on the heater. Never...
• Re: Dipstick oil level
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 09:02:56 -0400
  ...in oil frothing and higher temperatures, lower oil pressure, higher oil consumption, and such. I feel that my experiences have supported this. I only...
• Re: The conclusion of my R-TDI Westfalia Project!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 04:17:43 -0500
  ...Now that I have my turbo dialed in > correctly (actuator preloading) and my nozzles have broken in the fuel > consumption has settled out in...
• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:16:34 -0700
  ...But a real strong indication of heat generated is power consumption. On 12V, the Dometic draws -- what? 8 amps continuously? While the Norcold pulls...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3: Remaking of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:56:33 -0700
  ...it' > .......... > I identified a couple of other advantages besides less fuel consumption- > less fire danger, for one. > But those things cost more to get...
• generator article (another viewpoint on electricity :)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 16:23:53 CST
  ...There are two basic methods used to calculate your power-consumption needs. First, you can figure the demands you'll be making on the...
• 1990 waterboxer heads - a popular topic....
  Historical mailing list - Don Sachs
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 14:31:42 -0700
  ...My oil consumption is very slight, I change it about every 5,000 - 6,000 km and use about 1/2 - 3/4 litre...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_=5BVANAGON=5D_Re=3A_I=E2=80=99m_leaving_the_Domet?= =?utf-8?Q?ic_propane_brotherhood?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:55:01 -0700
  ...on the Dometic vs > Truckfridge (noise/vibration, lifetime, fitment, and power > consumption)? > > My van came with a truckfridge, which after what I'd estimate...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:36:51 -0600
  ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Well, as I mentioned my driving habits are no different now than they > are in summer...
• Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:28:13 -0700
  ...One tankful was burned at some higher elevations and interstate speed..My fuel consumption remained just the same....23/24 mpg...as it normally...
• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:10:56 -0400
  ...Not having looked at the specs, is that the standby power consumption? On Jul 27, 2009, at 4:53 PM, Troy wrote: > Agreed, but...
• Re: EFI to Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 May 1998 08:48:29 -0400
  ...will post a message to the list re my average fuel consumption. I can tell you now that it runs very well, and is...
• Re: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 28 May 1999 12:54:24 -0700
  ...you the most > versatility with only a > minor increase in power consumption ....However, > TVs can draw alot of power > on start-up. You need...
• Re: Yipee! TiiCo Passed CARB Test (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 19:56:05 EDT
  ...Something about the engine never having been certified for US consumption. If they approve it all the way, then great. I'd wait. BenT...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:09:47 -0400
  ...All off but pilot > on MIN, all on on MAX. > > If electric isn't cooling as well as gas, check for correct heater > consumption...
• A/C system over heating and proper evaporator fans current draw
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:39:24 +0300
  ...When I measured the total A/C current consumption a while back with a current clamp, I measured over 40 amps. So before I...
• Re: Hummer (syncro)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 1996 21:34:04 -0400
  ...Maintenance is about the same as my VW. (More than the average car) Fuel consumption is higher than I would like in a civilian...
• Re: Hid AUX lamps GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:47:10 +0100
  ...how much impact would the energy efficiency of the bulbs > have on overall fuel consumption? Close to zero is my guess. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:37:27 -0400
  ...Mobil 1 has seen my vehicle through 264,000 miles so far with zero oil consumption that I have noticed. My engine was rebuilt...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 18 May 2007 15:37:03 -0400
  ...how come??? i take a longer route/road to go to work :-) Some ask me about fuel consumption, well, for now, i didn't...
• Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:01:19 -0700
  ...Now Volkswagen, no stranger to doing whatever it takes to lower > consumption (figures), has joined the party by releasing a 1.5-liter Miller...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:44:20 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) Seriously!!! your worried about what drag there is on a roof rack. WOW!!! Danny...
• Re: breakfast in Saltlake City
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:28:23 -0700
  ...desert in the heat of the day! They report no oil consumption(!) or problems, but lots of time in the Colorado mountains in 2nd...
• Re: CO adjustment, can this add power if enriched to the upper end of the scale?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 06:16:18 -0500
  ...CO adjustment, can this add power if enriched to the upper end of the scale? Or would gas consumption be too high....and would...
• Re: How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:49:25 -0400
  The small groove might increase oil consumption a bit and increase crank case pressure but you could run it that way for years to...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:35:16 -0700
  ...Wasn't running the heater all night or anything, but several hours per day and still nowhere near the consumption of gas you mentioned...
• Re: 81 Westfaila
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 18:20:17 -0800
  ...81 Westfaila Regardless, that much oil consumption should be a concern. You’re talking a quart for every tank of fuel. You need to...
• Re: What Size Inverter Do I Need?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 08:55:15 -0800
  ...I've calculated my max daily consumption at roughly 35 amp/hrs. According to West Marine you should have at least 20% of your...
• 78 Timing and Sqeak Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 17:45 PST
  ...it's extremely annoying...? What seems to be a "normal" oil consumption for an engine in pretty good shape, 2.0L, with a couple...
• [Fwd: Web Site Bandwidth Usage] Syncro.org getting the boot
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 13:03:19 -0800
  ...Prolonged consumption of excessive bandwidth may lead to suspension of your web site. Definition of terms used in our report and suggestions for reducing...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 09:19:47 -0800
  ...Oil consumption did increase to a quart every 1500-2000 miles after I installed the rocker arms, before the installation the motor used no...
• Re: Oil Paranoia - On Storage by the Tail light
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:54 -0700
  ...this location degrade the oil, and render it unfit for engine consumption? Please let me know, platonically speaking. Agent 86 -- No virus found in...
• Re: Smelly reverse,?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:48:28 -0700
  ...Oil consumption hasn't >> increased in about 4 yrs... >> Guesses, anyone? >> > >
• Re: Power consumption & recharging with Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:35:01 -0700
  On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 8:02 AM, B Feddish <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com>wrote: > > My very unscientific experience has been this (keep in...
• Re: gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 13:11:37 -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: Bentley CD
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 12:30:01 -0700
  ...of someone > posting a copy of the new Bentley cd online for public consumption? > > Or do we on the list have a double standard?
• Re: Ben's guessing competition {was AMC / German Cylinder Heads (LVC)}
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 21:32:11 -0600
  ...I am negotiating to purchase an early dune > buggy type vehicle made by VW for rough country consumption. It's not a > Thing or...
• Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your . . . Don't Waste You Time.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 09:52:08 EDT
  ...Perhaps worse than doing nothing, the sausage creature has provided entree to this disgusting situation by way of his mindless appetite for needless consumption...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 23:00:08 -0800
  ...current cost of gas? In other > words, what kind of fuel consumption would a gasoline car have to > achieve to cost the same amount...
• Re: 12V power inverter ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:50:35 -0500
  At 09:41 AM 1/30/2009, Michael Sullivan wrote: >Power requirements 110-127v (+/-10%) >Rated current 3.5 amps >Power consumption (average in...
• [f] Cummins swap. Was: Re: oil burning on new engine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 96 21:10:15 GMT+9106060:20
  "Maher, Steve (SD-MS)" <SMAHER@gi.com> writes: >>>which I have any familiarity are Cumins, which have a very low oil >>>consumption and regularly...
• Re: waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:45:29 -0800
  ...which is important for off road travel and much better fuel consumption. Bj�rn Ratjen 1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized) 1995 Passat TD...
• (Fwd) Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 18:15:26 -0600
  The total gasoline consumption for the US in 2002 was 130,735,000,000 gallons, which would imply, from your statement, that the US...
• Re: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:25:57 -0800
  ...i have also been thinking of switching to a full synthetic oil, but i'm afraid that my oil leakage/consumption will worsen. Ben.
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:54:30 -0800
  ...shelf at Canadian Tire that >promise better compression and reduced oil consumption - basically piston >rings in a can - for only $16.95. Not going...
• Re: ripples of diaster ..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 09:56:42 -0500
  ...and refined fuels are pushed through a pipe to Anchorage for consumption, storage and distribution. Yet theirs prices took a big jump......and they...