Date:         Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:22:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: MPG redux
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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What about them folks reporting 18-21`mpg?

Delusional? diesel? deceptive?

Mike


On 4/20/08 6:52 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> The factory rating was only 15 mpg for both city and highway. You will not
> get much more on a regular basis. My best on long trips is about 17 to
> 17.5. With AC and 70+mph 15 is more likely.
>
> Maximum economy occurs around 45 mph on fairly level roads. I have done as
> well as 21 dong extended low speed tours such as New England or route 1 in
> Florida.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Mike Miller
> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:40 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: MPG redux
>
> Van folk,
>
> Took the 87 syncro with the new O2 sensor on a trip up the California
> coast,
> Highway 1, mostly curves and ups and downs. Got 16 MPG which isn't what
> I'd
> hoped for.
>
> Next step is to try a highway cruise. I'll post the results.
>
> Mike
>