Date:         Wed, 02 Nov 94 10:46:53 EST
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "rapalmer@eos.ncsu.edu" <rapalmer@unity.ncsu.edu>
Subject:      Re:  fuel mileage

> Hi group-
> I would be very curious (and appreciative) if people would post their 
> fuel mileage they are getting with their various rigs out their.  It 
> would give us all an idea of what to expect from different 
> engines/configurations as we continue our search for that ultimate 
> van.  It also is a good overall indicator of engine health. Those of you not bogged
>  down in the U.S. nomenclature of *miles per gallon* are welcome to post km per
>  liter or whatever you use.  We can figure it out -- it'll be our punishment for not 
> going metric when we had the chance.

1967 Kombi, with '68 beetle engine
Bosch 009 ignition, including plugs, wires, and coil
New Solex 30/31 pict carb

on the highway this summer, I got around 26 mpg. Yes, I am certain of
that. I run 92 or 93 octane fuel. In the city, it's more around 14-15 mpg
Hope that helps.
Richard