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Old 03-27-2008, 12:58 PM   #9 (permalink)
Bearleener
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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Frugolf - '96 VW Golf wagon
90 day: 40.36 mpg (US)
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I put in an above-bumper, behind-the-grill block and immediately noticed 3 differences:
> The engine warms up about 30% faster
> The car is more stable (less nervous, slightly quieter) at highway speeds
> Coasting distance is noticeably longer even at moderate speeds (60 km/h).
So it works!
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