Keyes called
Maganese came in
So I did want to take the benz out

Starts up same cold in a flash
1000rpm then increases & comes down
so its the same there
No Problem

Thinking I need to keep a full tank of gas
but didn't want to dilute the techron
I have half tank
so figured if I get another small bottle for 12 gals
I should be able to fill the tank & have a suitable concentration.

So went to Pep Boys this time got the small bottle for $8
Actually the corner Chevron was a decent price

Also picked up CRC throttle body & intake spray
thats ok for coated throttles
just in case I feel like doing that

Started up with a few second crank assisted with some pedal
On restart in park its about 750
then drops to 600 or lower in drive
but its steady quiet & strong.

I almost couldn;t tell it was running at one time
thought it stalled


Then we went over to Keyes got the paint & a bulb for the tail light
Got the first guy & he gave me a discount
so I saved $4



2nd restart I let go too fast didn't take & stalled
got it ok after that

Just have to get the feel for it
but it is much less cranking than it was
I can handle this so it has gotten better but is not cured or as good as the cold start.

Drove to Trader Joes for rations
3rd restart ok
same few second cranking & assist w pedal
but nothing like the crank city it was...

Drives smooth & responsive
May seem not aspowerful to me
but maybe I;m getting used to it

Decided to get brave on drive home even though idle was 600 or less

Turned on the AC as it was about 90 F today
Car ran about 90C today...same w AC
thats good!!!

AC blew ice cold amost immediately
Closed the windows
Yeah!


no more smog
Volvos AC needs a recharge

Idle did go lower w AC
probably real close to 500 if tack is accurate
thats a lil close
but it ran steady & was ok at ligfhts.

Might want to increase the idle a hair

Thats about it

So we had a nice outing...
Don't really know if I can honestly say it runs any better with the new plugs & wires
They may have been ok

Can new plugs wires or accululator lower idle?
Maybe the vac switch?
He said that was for timing

Have to add the tech tomorrow & fill it up
Good to have a full tank just in case
never know what could happen to gas supply

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