During a short "first start" on my Jetta Vanagon conversion, I could totally smell how rich the exhaust was. The O2 sensor was connected, but not "sniffing". (exhaust incomplete) I'm sure a properly operating sensor makes a big difference. Neil.
On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 9:44 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote: > My all above average fellow van owners, > > > > After replacing the Bosche O2 sensor with a Walker the first tank of gas [84 > miles with 18 of those miles without use of O2 sensor] gave a mileage > reading of 16.6. Usual for the type of driving done is around 13.5. > > Taking a trip this weekend and will report further. > > Mike > > 87 syncro >
-- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ |
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