Date:         Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:13:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: AGH ran outta gas!
Comments: To: Brendan Slevin <brendan@bellatazza.com>
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I forget which side the pickup for the tank is on, and if it's different
with a syncro and a 2WD, but lowering the position of the pickup by driving
on the shoulder) might buy you a small bit more distance.

I set my trip meter to zero when I fill up and plan for about 70km more or
driving when I hit the last white mark on the gas gauge. I also cary a
roundish 9L emergency gas tank inside my spare tire. Prestone (I think) used
to sell a non-volatile gasoline substitute that could be safely stored
inside your vehicle (it only worked inside a hot engine). I still see old
stock of it on the shelves of the odd Canadian Tire from time to time.
Chris
On Nov 1, 2007 10:01 AM, Brendan Slevin <brendan@bellatazza.com> wrote:

> Ha! Just did that last week.  Friendly officer called the wife for me.
> Now
> I know just how inaccurate my gauge really is.  Oh well.  I just remember
> now, 300 miles to a tank is pushing it.  Get gas soon!
>
>
> Brendan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
> Chad Lyles
> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 6:33 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: AGH ran outta gas!
>
> well now i know how "low" on the gas gauge i can go... stupid gas. great
> day
> already.
>