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Date:         Tue, 23 Dec 2003 11:26:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
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From:         Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon gas mileage
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Buy a Honda Insight and drive under the speed limit, I have had two owners report over 90mpg by driving them carefully. Unfortunately you can't get the family, all your camping gear, bikes, kayaks, etc, in or on them.

Seriously, our vans are barns on wheels, the most important factor for mileage is the the driver, next is tune-up, tires, lubricants, etc, are lesser issues but can have some effect. Weight is another factor, but every pound you remove is usually one less creature comfort or safety feature. Remove the interior except for the drivers seat, steering column, guages etc., ditch the bumpers, spare tire, sound deadener, jack and tools and you can pick up a little mileage, at the cost of safety and comfort.

Keep your vehicle properly tuned and maintained, tires inflated, use synthetic lubricants, use the proper grade of fuel specified by the manufacturer, leave the excess weight at home, plan your route, back off the gas before you reach the red light, and drive as if there is an egg under the accelerator pedal, and let us know what you come up with.

Mark in AK

> On Mon, 22 Dec 2003, developtrust wrote: > > > I can't help but wonder what I can do to get better mileage. > > Drive slower. ;) > > > >


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