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Old 07-24-2014, 02:33 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RustyLugNut View Post
The 15% gasoline content is enough to ensure good cold start performance in all but the coldest climes. Brazil has less issues with the temperature extremes.
yes but it would be unnecessary even in 40 below if the car was equipt with a injector warmer, glow plug or gas/ether tank.

The environmental and energy cost of having that 15% mixed in is horrendous compared to having a simple heater or aux fuel tank for starting purposes.

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