Not to argue against the laws of physics, but ... Last weekend drove from Phoenix up to the Hubbel Trading Post NM. Phoenix (1500 ft.) to Winslow, AZ (5000 ft.) - 198 mi. - mostly 75mph except a few construction zones - 20 mpg. Winslow - Hubbel - Winslow - 250 mi., half on Indian Reservation @ 60mph (hilly) - 17.5 mpg. Winslow - Phoenix (with a side trip to Prescott Valley) - 230 mi. - Mostly 75 mph. - 21 mpg. (elevation decrease on this leg). My experience over the years has been similar to this. Unless pushing into a severe headwind, I get right about 20 mpg. Doesn't seem to matter the speed. Can't explain it, and I don't have arduous records to prove it, but it seems to be the way it is. '85 Westy w/ 2.1L, 2.1 exhaust, & digifant; Stock sized tires, and .077? 4th gear. Back when it had the 1.9 and stock gearing, I had similar results. Karl Wolz >So > guys and gals, if you want to save some gas, slow down. > |
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