On Wed, 26 Aug 1998, kenneth d lewis wrote:

> Greetings all;
> Here are some of the suggestions I have received, please send +/-s.
> 1>The hotter the engine the better.

     Yes, the hotter the better.  Go for a long high speed freeway,
     run, pull into the testing station and have them test immediately.

> 2>A gallon of Ethanol added to gas.

     I've read that elsewhere, but really have no idea.

> 3>A tank full of premium.

     I wouldn't think that would mean anything but wasted bucks.

> 4>New air filter.

     Well, if you need one, sure.  Otherwise.....

> 5>New fuel filter.

     Unless there's something wrong with the old one, I wouldn't
     think this would do much.

> Anything else?

     Uhhh... tune up, including CO adjustment?

I've also read that fresh oil can help with older engines.

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Tom Young               young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU
Lafayette, CA  94549    '81 Vanagon
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