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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PROPANE SURVEY SUMMARY PAGE THREE In answering the survey questions relating to the seven performance factors, the respondents provided the following information: a. Mileage - In general, the respondents experienced a 10i loss in mileage with both straight and dual fuel systems. b. Accelerations - Responses indicated that acceleration improved with a straight system and is the some or sluggish with a dual system. NOTE: Perhaps the sluggishness is due to the ract that a dual rues system is not completely adjusted to run well with either fuel. c. Odor - Odor was noticed only when the tank was being filled and sometimes with the dual fuel system. d. Engine Wear - Those respondents having significant experience with propane indicated that engine wear improved with the use of propane. e. Frequency of Oil Change - The straight propane users indicated they were able to extend oil use two to three times that for gasoline, however, dual system users found they need to change oil as often as when they used gasoline. f. Frequency of Tunc-Ups - As was the case with oil changes, straight propane users extended the life of a tune-up by two to three times the average for gaso- line and dual fuel users continued to tune-up their vehicles as often as they did when using gasoline. g. Extreme Weather Conditions - The majority of those who have had at least one winter's experience with propane indicated that they have experienced starting difficulties in cold weather. It was the observation of the City of Duluth, however, that they had no greater starting problems with propane vehicles than with gasoline vehicles. NOTE: A determining factor might be whether these vehicles are stored indoors or outside during the winter months and the use of engine heaters. All of• the respondents indicated they were having no difficulty in obtaining a supply of propane with the average cost being 62C/gallon, not including tax.