Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:27:38 -0700
Reply-To: David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From: David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Normal mpg?
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These seems what I am getting now from my 83.5 westy with 1.9L WBX.
My daily driving around the city gets about 19-20 mpg. On freeway it can
get up to 24 mpg. When my 84 was new it consistently got 23 - 24 on
freeway. It is around 21-22 now because the engine is tired.
David
--- Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> Mr Squirrel,
>
> Unless you are a lead foot, that Westy of yours should be getting over
> 20 mpg on the hwy. Seems like it must be running a bit more rich than
> normal or? My 84 was very consistently getting 19 mpg city and topped
> out at 24 mpg hwy. If only my Syncro got that kinda mileage...
>
> Keith O
>
>
> On Aug 27, 2007, at 8:16 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote:
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> > Behalf Of
> > Michael Elliott
> > Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:41 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Normal mpg?
> >
> > I hijacked a thread earlier this year to ask about this, but never got
> > it sorted out.
> >
> > I don't seem to be getting the mileage that others report and could use
> > some suggestions.
> >
> > 1984 1.9l WBX. Auto transmission. The odo is accurate (used those
> > freeway "Speedometer check" signs in several areas to confirm). I've
> > noted fuel consumption at many gas stations and alway get the same
> > answer: about 15.5 mpg (6.7 km/l). One tank of gas gets me about a 240
> > (390km) mile range on the flats or in the mountains, pretty much the
> > same.
> >
> > Seems low, can't guess why. Doesn't seem to be a measurement error yet
> > I
> > pass California emissions testing easily every time so the engine seems
> > to be tuned well enough. Plugs aren't all black like I'm running rich,
> > engine temps are within range. No sign at all of fuel leaks. I drive
> > mostly freeway at around 50 to 60 mph, with camping gear. No canoes on
> > top or trailers behind.
> >
> > --
> > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> > KG6RCR
>
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