On Fri, 4 Nov 1994, William Abbott wrote:

> 
> 
> > Dave Black <dblack@argus.lowell.edu> asks:
> > 
> > So, which is more severe, 10 miles in stop and go traffic, or 50 miles at
> > 65mph, through mountainous, sometimes freezing conditions?
> > 
> > Dave
> > '71 Westfalia & SB
> 
> 	IMHO, 10 miles stop and go. The engine doesn't make much heat in
> stop and go, so the oil probably doesn't warm up until the end of the trip,
> if at all. Plus wear on the clutch and brakes. Cold outside, even freezing,
> isn't bad for a running car. If you can make a steady 65, it ain't that
> mountainous!
> 
> 	Bill
> 

Ok, Ok!  I actually meant on the downhill part! :-)

Dave
'71 Westfalia & SB