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Subject:Re: Starter relay
Date:Sun, 4 Dec 1994 15:06:19 -0800 (PST)

> If the computer really does need this extra second to calculate before
> allowing startup... Push starting would be a bad idea wouldn't it?
> I always thought that the Do Not Push Start warning on the visor was just
> to deter morons from fucking it up through stupidity.

My understanding of the reason for not "roll starting" vehicles was that 
one runs the risk of filling your Catalyst with raw gasoline, not a good 
idea for your very expensive Catalytic Converter (provided your hasn't 
been hollowed out like some who shall remain nameless).

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