Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:35:29 -0400
Reply-To: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM>
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From: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM>
Subject: Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
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Just make sure you buy your gas from a station that sells alot, or the
chance of getting water and/or nasties in your tank goes up.
Matt
----- Original Message -----
From: "G.M.Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
> Oh, one error.
> Amoco Ultimate is the only gas that is different. It IS sent separately
> from other fuels, and the pipeline goes through some generous "flush"
> when they pull down AU. Everything else: Gas is Gas.
>
> Bringing your ideas to life,
> G. Matthew Bulley
> Bulley-Hewlett
> Business: www.bulley-hewlett.com
> AIM = IExplain4u
> Phone: +1.919.658.1278
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
> Of G.M.Bulley
> Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 3:49 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
>
> Gas is Gas.
>
> It is the additive package (added literally as they fill the tanker that
> is headed to your station), that makes a difference, if any.
>
> I use cheap gas, but run Techron or STP fuel injector cleaner every 8-10
> tanks, or when I notice the performance drop to 0-60 in more than 30
> seconds. 1982 Westfalia with 2056 air-cooled.
>
> Bringing your ideas to life,
> G. Matthew Bulley
> Bulley-Hewlett
> Business: www.bulley-hewlett.com
> AIM = IExplain4u
> Phone: +1.919.658.1278
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
> Of Gordy Jones
> Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 2:05 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: what's the best kind of gasoline?
>
> I have been told that Texaco and Chevron high octane are the best
> options for gas for older VWs. Are there any brands to for sure stay
> away from? and what about conoco or amoco? thanks
>
> ~Scott
>
>
> =====================================
> ~83 Green Air-Cooled Westy
>
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