I don't think my non-power steering Camper gets three more mpg than a similar model equipped with power steering. Tim Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> wrote: They claim:" the hydraulic steering system in your car siphons off somewhere between one to three miles per gallon from your vehicle's performance and consumes more energy than your car's air conditioner? In fact, it's the third highest energy-loss mechanism in your car, following wind resistance and road friction." Three extra miles per gallon in a Vanagon would be significant.
TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33SB Des Allemands, Louisiana http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FC_wanderlodge --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. |
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