The conversion of an automobile with an 8 cylinder engine to a 4 cylinder engine is presented. Gas consumption with the 8 cylinder engine was measured as 8 miles per gallon in the city; after conversion to 4 cylinders the gas mileage rose to 18 mpg in the city. The motor however consumed 1 quart of oil for each 400 miles after conversion. (ERA citation 10:048983)


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    Title :

    Conversion Vehicle. Quarterly Progress Report, April 1-June 30, 1981 and July 1-September 30, 1981


    Contributors:
    J. M. Lopez (author)

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English