Hi Nathan, As with any vehicle, the slower you go, the better the mileage. That's an inevitable consequence of the unchangeable Laws of Physics. Go at the lowest speed (in top gear) that the vehicle is comfortable with - I've heard it defined as the "lowest non-snatch speed in top gear". The engine speed at which the maximum torque occurs is not relevant. Slower = better mileage. That's it. The problem is, progress at 25 mph may be a little slow! Good luck! Tony '84 Vanagon Reimo
>------------- Original Message ----------------- > >Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:15:52 -0500 >From: Dart 330 <dart330@HOTMAIL.COM> >Subject: best speed for best gas mileage > >I am curious at what highway speed my Vanagon will get the best gas mileage >at. Would it be at the max engine torque rpm (2800 for my 1.9 I think)? I >am >planning a trip for Thanksgiving break and am considering slowing down from >my usual 4000 rpm cruise to save gas money and enjoy the scenery a little >more. > >Thanks, >Nathan >85 Westy
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