[Vwdiesel] Re: Vwdiesel Digest, Vol 15, Issue 54

[Ron Schroeder]

I used to do that with my Audi 4000 diesel.  The fuel usage per 8 hour
period was so little that I didn't worry about it.  But, I don't think that
you should leave the cold start knob out while you are doing it.

Ron

> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:34:14 -0400
> From: "Smith, Michael" <Michael.Smith at rvh.nb.ca>
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] fuel consumption during idle?CCCcccold here !
> To: "'vwdiesel at vwfans.com'" <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>
> Does anyone have any data (empircal, anecdotal or otherwise) on how much
> fuel a 1.6L diesel engine will consume per hour if it's idling , cold
start
> knob pulled out,
> with the outside temps hovering around -20*C ??
> Mike in NB