Date:         Tue, 8 Aug 2006 05:23:02 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: cruising speed and MPG
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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A couple of years back I replaced the speedo on my 88 GL. I also went to
a Michelin XCA 205/75-R14 tire. On all subsequent speed /distance checks
the speedo is, as the little girl said - "Dead-on balls accurate!" . I
can't say much for the gas mileage though., at the moment. There are
some O2 sensor issues that have not been addressed yet and I have the
thing disconnected to allow smooth running, otherwise, it bucks, snorts,
and kicks a good bit - and its a brand new O2 sensor. I'll get to it
eventually.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Do you have a tachometer? If yes, assuming stock tires and gears, 3800 rpm
> is ~68 mph. If running 205/70, you are going just a tad slower. Other wise
> be happy with your mileage.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:42 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: cruising speed and MPG
>
> I forgot to mention that according to my speedometer I was doing 70MPH
> average speed. I was moving at the same pace as the other traffic on
> I-95 and not getting passed like I was doing 60MPH.
>
>
>
> My van IS equipped with power steering and A/C (doesn't work). I don't
> think that PS would affect the mileage that much anyway.
>
>
>
> Jonathan
>
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>