I don't think my non-power steering Camper gets three more mpg than a similar model equipped with power steering.

  Tim

Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> wrote:
  They claim:" the hydraulic steering system in your car siphons off
somewhere between one to three miles per gallon from your vehicle's
performance and consumes more energy than your car's air conditioner? In
fact, it's the third highest energy-loss mechanism in your car, following
wind resistance and road friction."

Three extra miles per gallon in a Vanagon would be significant.

TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33SB
Des Allemands, Louisiana
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FC_wanderlodge

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