Date:         Wed, 10 Dec 1997 21:40:38 -0700
Reply-To:     freeholder bill <bill@FREEHOLDER.COM>
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From:         freeholder bill <bill@FREEHOLDER.COM>
Subject:      gas consumption
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My '81 Westie has a new engine from AVP, with about 1000 miles on it.  I
put on new injectors and spark plugs when I installed the engine.  It is an
automatic.  I have the Yokohama Y370 tires inflated correctly.
Nevertheless, I am only getting a little over 11 MPG.  I do live at about
5000' of elevation, and my miles are pretty much all highway miles, since I
live 8 miles out of a very small town.  The van seems to be running great.

What should I check to reduce my gas consumption?  Could the altitude make
that much difference?  I know it has a lot more power in Tucson, which is
about 2500'.  What else should I look at?  We are leaving the day after
Christmas on a 5000 mile trip, and a few extra miles per gallon would be
really welcome.

Thanks,
Bill    (SE Arizona)            (Bill@freeholder.com)
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