Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:52:29 -0700
Reply-To: Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Normal mpg?
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Well, my mind is shot, too, but I wrote down the info every time I
filled up and can always refer to that hard evidence. Mind you, I am
not all that easy on the throttle, but did tend to keep the speed less
than 65. Around town I try to remember the egg under the right foot
rule, but like I said my mind is shot and that egg has been broken more
than once. Seems weird that the same vehicle under similar conditions
would get such different mpg.
On Aug 27, 2007, at 9:42 AM, Tom Buese wrote:
> Uh ohhh! The dreaded mileage thread has raised its head again.
>
> That being said, 1 only get 16-18 mpg in my 84 Westy w/ 4 sp. & 1.9 at
> 4500' elev +-.
> I tend to drive 65-70 & whatever I can get over high mtn passes, but
> have never gotten more than about 18-19 mph.
>
> Now I gotta either slow down, or figure why I get lower mileage. In
> previous threads, I thought 16-18 was normal, so the criteria has
> changed or my mind is shot.
>
> Tom B.-mind shot a definite possibility
>
>
> On Aug 27, 2007, at 10:13 AM, Keith Ovregaard 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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