

| Subject: | The big trip - observances |
| From: | Ellen |
| Date: | Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:40:59 -0700 |
Lola is doing great. Only one scare, and that was yesterday morning when she wouldn't start. But I've seen this problem before: worn key + freezing temperatures. I tried the spare key, and she cranked right up. I'd been getting 87 octane fuel, up until this morning when I saw that 87 and 89 were the same price. So I filled it up (and she was pretty empty) with 89 octane fuel. Next time I fueled up, 235 miles, 9.1 gallons = 25 MPG. Lola usually gets about 20. As a matter of fact, I just calculated all my fuel receipts, and she was getting 19-20 up to that point. I can't wait until the next time I get gas to see if it was a fluke..... Everywhere we go, someone says to me, "I used to have one". Since I left Washington, I haven't seen another Vanagon or Bus :( Minneapolis tomorrow & a couple days of rest for the old girl(s). Ellen & Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI & Coee, Camping Cat ExtraordinaireDon't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel; stride down there.....and light the bloody thing yourself.' ~Dara Henderson _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together�at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
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