Date:         Mon, 2 May 2005 15:23:22 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
Comments: To: "Matthew C. Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET>
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I would expect 17 mpg if heavier hiway than city and correct tires and
inflation.  The auto is about 1 mpg less than the standard shift waterboxer.

jimt
On 5/2/05 15:09, "Matthew C. Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET>
wrote:

> 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