Good luck, I may have to join you. My daily driver Syncro gets even worse than yours(10-12), our Westy Syncro does about 15-16 in town and 18-20 on the highway. It is past time to to diagnose this, especially with fuel at $3.50 for regular and $3.70 for premium. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:05 am Subject: Gas mileage To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Vanutes, > > When Rocket put out his survey on gas mileage I was in contention for low award, 13+ mpg in a 87 syncro. Might have found the problem. Put in a new O2 sensor last year when the old one quit working. > > Paul of Valley Wagenworks says Bosche sold a bunch of O2 sensors last year that were bad out of the box. So he's getting me an American made one. > > Wish me luck. > > Mike > |
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