My 82 westy averages 16.4 mpg no matter what...highway or city. It seems like aerodynamics plays a big role in highway mileage. Most cars get better gas mileage on the highway. Engine runs great...sparkplugs shows great burning results...exhaust pipe looks clean...no traces of carbon deposits through out... almost looks like a lean burn. Engine rebuilt professionally aprox. 3,000 miles on it. One question could my catalytic converter be partially clogged...the reason why I bring this up is that I cross a high sloped long bridge everyday to work. I can accelerate full speed and when I reach the top of the bridge I'm doing 45-48 mph. If I go up the same bridge with the accelerator pedel press down at 25 percent I will meet the same speed. It seems to me that the Westy has more power on the low end. Does this makes sence? Andy 82 Westy manual tranny |
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