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Subject:Re: EV Screens
From:William A. Killian
Date:Mon, 24 Mar 1997 16:05:17 -0500 (EST)

On Mon, 24 Mar 1997, Dan Herbert wrote:

> All right, all right... enough insinuations about my 
> inadequacies...
> 
> Of course I drive a manual box - 5 speed no less.  Would
> any macho guy drive an auto ;{> ?

You got my cracks backwards.  I drive the weenie auto.  Wish I had the 
REAL MAN manual...  The old enough meant 93 when it was available. vs. 
'95 when its not...  Well in the US anyway.  We have a '93 bought new in 
'94.  Got what they had.

> 1.  Manual 5 speed
> 2.  Extensive use of cruise control
> 3.  Speed limited to 105 kph (65 mph)
> 4.  Tires inflated to recommendations
> (G64s at 51, 56 psi)
> 5.  Careful engine breakin
> 6.  Minimal/rare use of A/C

Bet you got the list right.  I notice better mileage when I follow 3,4 
and 6.  Don't have cruise so can't test 1 or 2.  Think I did okay on 5...

bill and diane killian
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