Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:42:51 -0600
Reply-To: Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Normal mpg?
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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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