Last time I checked, I got about 20, on a 700 mile trip that included flat, mountains, city driving. In town only, probably 16 at best. Steve Sullivan wrote: > > Don't want to start some long thread, just confirm what I think I know . . . > My 84 Westy 1.9L gas engine is getting about 16.3 MPG. Normal? I hear about > others getting 19 - 22 MPG but maybe that's the 2.1L? > > I've replaced oxygen sensor, cap, wires, rotor, plugs, fuel filter, air > filter, and so on. Should be running perfectly, seems to. > > If this is way below normal, what is left to check/replace to get better > mileage. Going on a very long trip and it's worth spending some to get > better mileage. > > Many thanks, PLEASE P-MAIL me as I'm not on list now. > > Steve > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com |
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