Date:         Mon, 8 May 2000 13:45:42 -0400
Reply-To:     "Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS" <WagnerJW@PENTAGON.AF.MIL>
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From:         "Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS" <WagnerJW@PENTAGON.AF.MIL>
Subject:      Re: Fuel mileage: normal?
Comments: To: Steve Sullivan <offthemap2k@HOTMAIL.COM>
Comments: cc: "wagner01@erols.com" <wagner01@erols.com>
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I have an 85 Westy, which I must admit is not running very well (I think
it's a CPU problem since my compression is about 160 on all cylinders).
Anyway, the minimum mpg I've seen is about 17, but not very often.  Usually,
it's about 18 city, 22 Highway.  Even driving in the mountains.  And on the
flats with heavy truck traffic (i.e. good drafting), I've reached 25+ mpg,
without doing anything crazy.

James Wagner

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Steve Sullivan
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 4:12 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Fuel mileage: normal?


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

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