I’ve read that newer hybrid cars like the Volt will run on a pure electrical engine for distances of 40 miles or so and then switch to a traditional gasoline engine after that threshold has been reached. However, it’s bad for gas to sit unused in an engine for an extended period of time. If one of these cars is only used for 20 mile commutes over a period of several months, is there any system in place to deal with the fact that whatever gasoline is in there will go unused for long periods of time?
oh please…..if you commute less than 20 miles a day and NEVER go 40 or 50 miles take a cab and sell the car
oh please…..if you commute less than 20 miles a day and NEVER go 40 or 50 miles take a cab and sell the car
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Gasoline will last long enough that you shouldn’t really have to worry about that.
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it all depends on how you drive. because the 40 miles is more likely a relitive estimate as to how far you can go. now if you drive fast like me you would probably only get roughly about 35 miles. now if drive slow you could probably get 40+. but usually the vehicle will use the gas under heavy acceleration conditions and other events that require more power. so the gas won’t sit to long so don’t worry.
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