Hi Tbaleno:

___Another great event as hosted by our very own Ericbecky. Excellent job Eric! I cannot wait for next years! About that next Wi/Il Hybrid Group Meet … I am hoping to see either a GM Dual-Note, Ford Fusion HEV, or maybe even the Lexus GS450h Don’t forget to pass along any contacts you may know of that might lead to some success for our “Attempt” in early August. Did you get a chance to try the “P&G” technique in the HH tonight?

___Tim, you might be interested in the following for your Insight per our discussion earlier today. Kinematic Viscosities are as close to a hypermiler’s heart as any other technique or setup!

Kinematic Viscosities (ASTM D-445) of the respective manufacturer’s synthetic oils:

Mobil1 SAE 0W-20
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 43.0
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 8.4

Pennzoil SAE 0W-20 <-- The new hybrid stuff …
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 46.5
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 8.7

Mobil1 SAE 5W-20
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 48.3
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 8.8

Amsoil SAE 5W-20
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 49.6
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 9.0

Mobil1 SAE 5W-30 <-- Older information …
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 53.0
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 9.9

Mobil1 SAE 10W-30
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 62.0
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 10.0

Amsoil SAE 0W-30
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 57.3
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 11.3

Amsoil SAE 5W-30
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 64.3
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 11.6

Amsoil SAE 10W-30
cSt @ 40 degrees C = 66.1
cSt @ 100 degrees C = 11.8

___And the oil filter that you might be interested in for your Insight after your 10-pack stock is depleted. A Walmart purchased (~ $2.07) Champion Labs designed and manufactured SuperTech ST6607 works very well indeed. My favorite anyway … When it comes time to keep your little beauty warm this coming fall/winter, I can lead you to the exact parts needed from your local NAPA dealer for a quick 10 minutes of work and an increase of 10 + mpg in the harshest of temperatures

___Bradlee, how did your son do on the way home in the Prius II? If anyone has a chance to see a break out in FE, he does. Don’t forget about that sun screen thingy as an engine blanket and a radiator block this winter either.

___Locutus, anything on leaving the car booted up and walking off? I will have Dan pass on his technique for us all if you cannot perform the task with the non-SS option

___Tbaleno, did you maintain that excellent tanks FE on the way home? The head winds were tough This tank is going to be the best of your life irregardless I am sure!

___Finally, who has the pic’s?

___Thanks again Eric and nice job as usual. Let’s get together for the Chicago Auto show - Press Event again if not sooner.

___Good Luck to you all.

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net