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Date:         Wed, 29 Oct 1997 23:13:52 -0800
Reply-To:     TBill <tbill@STARTEXT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         TBill <tbill@STARTEXT.NET>
Organization: Portfolio Management
Subject:      Re: Questions
Comments: To: George Bosch <gbosch@WIZZARDS.NET>
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George Bosch wrote:
> 1) I monitor it on a weekly basis and was receiving between 17.5 and 19
> mpg constantly. The last two weeks my mpg has plummeted to 12-13.
>
> 2) What are the steps to a tune up and what should I replace? Is there
> anything I'm missing that you all can suggest?
>
Step 1: Place sharp knife between teeth.


Step 2: Dive under left side of engine.


Step 3: Viciously slash wire leading to the O2 sensor.


Step 4: Drive off happy, knowing you are now getting 18 mpg again.


TBill


***ALWAYS suspect the O2 sensor!***
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