Date:         Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:30:02 +0000
Reply-To:     rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Normal mpg?
Comments: To: mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>

I average betweewn 16 and 17 in my 1988 Westy in town.
My van has always seemed to give lower mpg than other people's reports.

For those reporting mileage, please make sure to include your transmission type and wheel/tires - since the different diameters would lead to different MPG ratings.

I have 14" alloys with Michelin XCA 205/70 14 radials.
094 5-speed transmission with lowered 5th.


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
> That's about what I get with an '87 syncro westy. Except occasionally for
> two or three tanks I'll get 18. Weird.
>
> Mike
>
>
> On 8/27/07 7:41 AM, "Michael Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > 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