Date:         Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:29:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New Engine Gas Mileage Report
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>
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It's a bit hard to answer without knowing the terrain, speeds, and
traffic conditions. My 2.1l Westy will do an easy 20 mpg at a steady
70, GPS verified, but that's a 4-speed manual gearbox with 215/65r16
tires.

2009/10/20, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>:
> So I just got done with my 1st 1,000 miles on my 2.1L auto 1988
> Wolfsburg.
>
> Before the rebuild I would be average on a full tank down to nothing
> 200 miles per tank, note that this with with poor compression on 2
> heads.
>
> With the rebuild now I am seeing 320 miles! I just filled the tank
> with 14 gallons of gas which means I am getting close to 22.8MPG.
> Which seems amazing.
>
> Can anyone tell me if this is normal or above average?
>
> Robert
> NY
>


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