Let each van owner be the judge of what constitutes an appropriate fuel
for his/her van.  With all the moaning about how short-lived and
expensive Vanagon engines tend to be, I would think that buying a
container to carry a LESS EXPENSIVE fuel like, uh, unleaded gasoline
would be a better option than putting something else designed for
burning in camp stoves into your expensive engine.  I'm not talking
about an EMERGENCY here.  We are planning this IN ADVANCE.  Why not PLAN
to use the CORRECT fuel.  Carrying Coleman fuel or white gas for the
specific purpose of emergency fuel reserve is about as ridiculous
purposely purchasing and carrying the wrong size spare in case you have
a flat tire!

Coleman fuel is not white gas.
Coleman fuel is not unleaded pump gasoline.
White gas is not unleaded pump gasoline.

Coleman fuel = 100% Naptha
White gas = gasoline with NO additives of any kind
Unleaded pump gasoline = chemical cocktail designed specifically for
your engine.

FWIW, I wouldn't have ANY volatile liquid fuel in the passenger
compartment of the van.

Make your informed choice.  Buy engines and fuel as required!

Mike Snow
Thankful (400 miles on a full 16 gal. tank) diesel owner.

Ben McCafferty wrote:
> Hey Michael,
> Your weblink says that Coleman fuel is less volatile than white gas or
> unleaded, so wouldn't it be acceptable in a car, just less power?  Seems
> like it is essentially a very low-octane gasoline?
> bmc  :)
> "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."