I wonder if it can pass the emissions tests. With that kind of efficiency The NOx must be up there. Can you tell us what the non ordinary mods are? Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Westyman Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 6:48 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline Well now.....my TDi Syncro gets 28 mpg at 70-75 mph [that equals a 500-mile range in a Syncro], and has gobs more power than a waterboxer and is a true delight off-road with torque WHEN you need it, not when the [wbx] engine finally decides to wake up. PLUS, I can run renewable fuels [biodiesel] and 'trash' fuels [waste vegetable oil] while emitting up to 90% LESS harmful emissions. Oh, and no tuneups needed, no electronics other than one wire to turn the fuel flow on. But then my TDI isn't the ordinary electronic model.... :-) Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- -------------------------------------------------------------- Can anyone tell me why one would want to got to the trouble and expense of installing a diesel in their van vs staying with a gasoline engine???? Gasoline here in my are can be bought at $2.08.9/gal. , while diesel costs $2.25.9/gal. Sure doesn't look like much incentive for going diesel. Thanks, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL |
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