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Subject:Re: Tempurature
From:Tim Hannink
Date:Wed, 8 May 2002 14:10:24 -0400

I never noticed any decrease in gas mileage when I went to the 80 degree
thermostat over a year ago. I still average between 19 and 20 mpg. Maybe its
one of those "up north" things.

Tim Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida - Currently 91 degrees with 46% humidity for those that
want to know :>)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: Tempurature

<SNIP
> Second, if you choose to use the lower temperature thermostat, be prepared
> to lose about 2 miles per gallon of gas.  The entire fuel injection system
> is tuned for the correct t'stat.
>