Mark Stanton wrote:
I would suggest to all of you that if you are quoting your mileage
based on the MFA display, you should check your numbers at the pump
based on miles/gals. I get numbers like 30-35mpg on the MFA... what
that means is I have a major vacuum leak. My actual mileage is about
26, which I think is too low.
On a slightly related note, I just spoke to a mechanic friend who,
after mentioning my melted cat, said the real problem was the
California gas with the MTBE (or whatever it's called). I wonder if
this stuff could be messing with oxygen sensors too?
Doubtful. And blaming a melted cat on MTBE is a new one on me.
"Mechanics" love to make up explanations for things they don't
understand (like "Synthetic oil is too slippery for your engine if it
has any roller or ball bearings in it").
tom coradeschi <+> [email protected]
Skylands (NJ) BMW Riders <+> <http://skylands.ibmwr.org/>
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