[Vwdiesel] re: Propane system installed

[dieseltdi at earthlink.net]

on 10/25/02 9:12 PM, TexasTDI at TexasVWdriver at hotmail.com wrote:

> Are you going to have the propane on all the time?
>
> Chris Thornton
> 1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 232k miles
> 2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 72k miles
> 1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
> Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
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>
I intend to keep it on all the time for the time being just to see how it
works.  The trip to Monroe and back was a real experience.  The propane
would come online on every hill and the car just scooted up the hill.
Entering the highway was fun.  I would have to watch myself or I would be
going faster than 80 mph when I reached the end of the entrance ramp.  I
tried to watch the EGT gauge during the uphill runs and noticed no temp
change other than what I would expect under normal conditions.  I also
believe that the mpg went up.  I typically get a good solid 42 mpg in the
Jetta when I drive 75 mph but this time I got 44.  Not much different but
some.  I filled up on the highway and have 150 miles on the tank and it is
just barely off of the full mark, actually it is still touching the full
line.  I will try to keep everyone upto date on the progress.  Hayden

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