Date:         Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:34:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: MPG redux/ TDI conversion rethink
Comments: To: Ellen <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY114-W33F514FE73FDF1CCDA7215B8E10@phx.gbl>
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Up until now I've been aiming towards a TD or TDI conversion because of
mileage and I liked the engine when I had one in a Jetta.

But the cost of conversion is high and diesel fuel is higher than premium
and going to stay there so I'm considering alternatives.

Does the Vanaru list have a mileage survey similar to what Mr. Squirrel did
for the van list?

Don't like the rabbit motors mostly because the equivalent Japanese motors
are better, lots better IMHO.

Flame suit on.

Mike




On 4/21/08 4:28 PM, "Ellen" <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Actually, onthis last camping trip to Horsethief Lake a couple weeks ago (no
> mountain travel) Lola did her usual 20 MPG.  I haven't weighed her lately, but
> she travels pretty full.  When she has to climb mountains she drops to 17.
> This has been consistent the last two years I've owned her.  I don't go by the
> fuel gauge, I go by the trip meter : )
>  
> Ellen
> Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI
>  
>> I also can't> imagine that you folks with your laden Westies are getting the
>> same> efficiency as me with my virtually empty Carat.> I am sure in my case
>> that experiences with 18+ mpg is delusional. It's a> delusion caused by a
>> fuel sender and gauge that isn't remotely accurate.
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