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Old May 26th 05, 04:31 PM
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Old Wolf wrote:
> Ken wrote:
> > I took it to the local dealership and the problem was diagnosed
> > as a faulty turbo that would cost $1,500+ to replace. I was
> > dumbstruck. There went all the fuel savings for the life of
> > that car and more.

>
> You bought a turbo car in order to save fuel ?


Yes - when you're not on-boost, the car gets the same kind of mileage
as cars of similar displacement. When you need power, the engine will
have output like a car of larger displacement.

The wonders of turbocharging.

E.P.

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