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Date:         Tue, 6 Sep 2005 09:18:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
Comments: To: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <a4c138d14176fdbd96600e148626ebe2@knology.net>
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But your engine cuts out the fuel when engine braking
above 2k (1500?) rpm.  Idling uses gas.


I don't understand how your point #5 will improve fuel
economy.


--- Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote:
> 5. Use the brakes, not the throttle plate, to slow
> down the car. Push
> the clutch in when approaching a stop instead of
> depending on the drag
> of the engine.
>
> Jim


'84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX
Vancouver, BC








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