Our 86 gets only 28 mpg HWY (24 US) but our 84 GL with the 4.57 gears still gets over 30 (26 US), both at 55-60 mph. The GL gets 26 (22 US) around town, stuffed with tools and materials for work. On 3/31/06, chris <vanagon@frontleftspeakerposse.com> wrote: > > in my 81 aircooled van, if I run at only 55mph and don't have to do too > much climbing, I'll pull around 20-22 MPG. > > That having been said, I live in Northern California with nothing but > climbing to do, so my usual MPG is closer to 17 average. > > The PO had electronic ignition which may have helped, but im back to the > points setup now for ease of repair when travelling. (the unit was > really old and hard to get setup properly.) >
-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com |
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