Egil Kvaleberg wrote:
>
> On 31 Jan 1999, Johnny Storm: International Racing car driver wrote:
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> > Hopefully we can also take on board the 'oh so handy' way of
> > determining fuel efficiency, the 'x' litres per 100km method.
>
> I've never, ever understood the reasoning behind the miles per gallon
> measurement, anyway. Is the idea that you know you have X gallons on the
> tank, and you want to know what Sunday trip that will allow?
Egil,
For me, it's a good way to measure subtle changes in the engine. If all
of a sudden I start noticing that I am consuming much more fuel, it's
time to get out the old spanner!!
Joe
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