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Old 04-05-2011, 04:48 PM   #55
DarkObsession
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/LS3
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Jose
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Originally Posted by Cbrenthus View Post
I really can't wait to see what happens, though, when Volt drivers drive around awhile without using the gas engine, and then when they need it, it doesn't work. The biggest issues I have had with engines have been caused by lack of usage. Lines dry out, fuel evaporates and goes bad, etc.
The Volt computer will actually make sure it runs through at least one tank of gas per year (I think that is the ratio, I could be wrong) regardless of whether you need it or not to prevent that sort of scenario that you just described.
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS2/LS3 - Pretty much bone stock (SLP SkipShift Eliminator, GTO clutch fluid reservoir mod) - 13.025 @ 110.492 MPH (12s?? )
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (retired) - Cam, exhaust, CAI, 12 PSI, tune - 13.465 @ 101.04 MPH
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