Speaking of freeways, I want to say a good word for my onramp at Foothill & the #210 - it is one of the perfect sling shots allowing me to put it in "S" drive and punch it up to 70mph before entering the freeway. Not exactly an Italian Tuneup, but close to it. Maybe a Polish Tuneup instead.
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> 402 miles , 26.2 MPG . NO AC use .
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> NO Statron , I ran out and wrote them asking where to buy ? .
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> The Starbrite web site has a store locator but it only shows " Autozone " FLAPS and they don't ever carry the gallon jugs , I _NEED_ it in gallons ! .
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> No Diesel Kleen either .
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> 38° F this morning , I let the glow plugs cycle almost until the relay clicked (long after the light went off) and it started easily , no foot throttle necessary ~ I know my use of super thin synthetic engine oils helps not only easy cold Wx. starting but it also gets up out of the sump and circulates & begins lubricating faster .
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> I get heat in about 2 miles of gentle , 1/4 to 1/3 throttle driving .
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> I only allow idle long enough to put on my safety belt and adjust the radio , heater and lights then I move off slowly .
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> By the time I hit the Freeway the heat is blasting and I can safely wind it up to 80 + MPH .
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> -Nate
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