Try some steady state highway driving ~ 60-65 and see what you get. 19 highway is probably the best. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Matthew C. Huntley Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 5:10 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage nope, not a camper. Stock Vanagon, missing middle seat. Around 185K on it, Supposed to have a rebuilt/replaced engine about 10K ago, but no papoerwork came with it for proof. Matt > On 5/2/05 14:01, "Matthew C. Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET> > wrote: > >> Hi trying to work a bit better gas mileage out of my 1986 VanagonGL with >> automatic transmission. >> already replaced plugs, Air filter, Fuel filter. Engine has been gone >> through once or twice by my mechanic. Distributor has been replaced & >> retimed. >> Right now, I am getting a little over 15MPG with mixed Street/Highway >> driving. >> What can I do to get this mileage up higher. I have asked about mileage >> before up here, and gotten indications that my mileage is low. >> What driving habit things would help? Also, is there a way to monitor >> the >> o2 sensor, or maybe intake vacuum to help keep things as economical as >> possible? what can I do to tell if it is running rich? >> >> Thanks All, >> Matt >> > Is this a camper? > > ........................................ > jimt > Planned insanity is best. > Remember that sanity is optional. > http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) > http://www.westydriver.com >
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