On 10/08/13 12:48, Tim Streater wrote:
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

In article ,
Tim Streater wrote:
In article ,
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

In article ,
Tim Streater wrote:
I doubt many people actually need a 600 mile range. Few would
drive
that distance without stopping - especially in the UK.
It means I fill up about once a month.
Do you live a very long way from a filling station?

About six miles.

If not, why carry all that fuel around for no reason?

Convenience.

Even on my fairly heavy Rover SD1 with a not particularly large petrol
tank, there is a noticeable difference in performance (when just the
driver on board) between a full and near empty tank.

Really? Can't say I've noticed it on my bucket 'o bolts.


talk to the F1 boys..

My spridgets ran much faster without the toolkit in the boot.
And on misty mornings with the mist in the air..as good as 100 octane
petrol..

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