Date:         Thu, 2 May 2013 11:15:02 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sucky Gas Mileage
Comments: To: Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <5182a369.6f11ec0a.1c19.3b89@mx.google.com>
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I have a 90 Westy automatic, and am getting about the same mileage in
"city" driving, but on the freeway, it's a different story.  I would
estimate that I get around 20% better mileage on long trips.  I've recently
learned (from here) that I should never let the gas go below half full, so
I'll have to see if I actually DO get better mileage if I keep the tank
above half full.  As for keeping the tires inflated to the recommended
pressure, I usually don't deal with that unless I can "snag" a helper to go
to the gas station with me!
Patti
90 Westy Automatic


On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:

> What would a diesel conversion cost?  (A ball park est?)
> Just curious....
>
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
>
>
>
> At  5/2/2013 12:22 PM, Jim Arnott wrote:
>
>> Change the air cleaner.
>>
>> That's why I use fuelly.com....
>> Compare: http://www.fuelly.com/car/**volkswagen/vanagon<http://www.fuelly.com/car/volkswagen/vanagon>
>> Note that the '91 overall avg is skewed because there's a diesel there.
>>
>> Looks like you're getting what they get. Add a diesel engine to realize
>> significant improvement.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Michael Sullivan
>> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 10:02 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: [VANAGON] Sucky Gas Mileage
>>
>> Can I get any tips to improve the mileage I am getting?  91GL Auto with
>> 192K getting about 17mpg at most...maybe 20 downhill.
>>
>


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