Date: Tue, 06 May 2003 10:40:54 -0400 From: 'nuther Bob <nonenopsam.nom> Subject: Re: How is the MPG measured/estimated
On Tue, 06 May 2003 16:17:57 +0200, Nel Frikandel <nelfrikandelnopsamail.com> wrote: >I don't measure that exactly. I get 280 to 300Km's out of a full tank >of +/-40 liters. The trip computer says 11 to 14 L per 100KM. AS a "just curious" question... how does this work out in a dollar for dollar (substitute your currency) comparison with using petrol ? They don't use much LPG here in the USA. >O.K., that's the ret "hat" that is mounted on the valve-head then, >saying (in my case) 2.0 injection. I thought that was just a >fashionable thingy replacing the spark-wires, but there's more to them >then... Quite a bit more. Spark plug wires are probably $30usd at the dealer, the DI cassette is $400. The bad news is that you will most likely need one every 65K or so miles. So, start looking for a place to order from that delivers to your locale and keep the information handy. Bob