Date:         Tue, 9 May 95 15:48:47 -0700
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From:         kerry_reiterman@hp-paloalto-om4.om.hp.com
Subject:      RE: Fuel Capacity: (was Re: Spea

Item Subject: Reply: RE: Fuel Capacity: (was 
>??? you should have 16 gallons like the rest of us. i get only about 20 mpg
>but i can go for 300-310 miles on the 16 gallons before getting really
>really nervous (usually, i fill up at 250-280 miles).

Ever wonder why VW never redesigned the gas tank after they went to water
cooled? Look and you'll note a large pass through in the top of the
tank. It allows the heater hose access to the front. Heh, it could have
added another gallon or two!

Kerry

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