On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 7:51 AM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "There are things you can do individually, though, to save energy. Making > sure your tires are properly inflated - simple thing. But we could save all > the oil that they're talking about getting off drilling - if everybody was > just inflating their tires? And getting regular tune-ups? You'd actually save > just as much" >
I am no Obama fan but I wouldn't be surprised if that were true 20 years ago---that is, if we didn't have computerized engine management and cars still needed tune-ups. Your typical '70s or '80s carbureted, minimally electronic engine could easily lose 25% of its mpg if not properly maintained. And tires still do make a difference, of course, though not nearly as much. Alex _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
