OK Jim, I'll try topping up the tank as you suggest, but I'm wondering how much extra fuel goes into the tank by topping off? A quart maybe?
As far as the comments from the person saying to fill up in the AM - I thought the temp was stable once you get around 6" into the ground? Thx ya'll -- Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies >> does not foam. When it shuts off I leave it alone and remove the fill >> nozzle from the port. I hope this provides a consistent filling >> method. > > I do not think it does. I top off exclusively, and the amount > of topping off required varies quite a bit due to the highly- > variable amount of foaming you get. On some winter days it > doesn't even foam more than gasoline. On others, gallons > more can be put in to get to the same visible liquid level > from the point at which the pump first shut off. And I > always fill on the slow notch. > > -- Jim > > > _______________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________ 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