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Date:         Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:14:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom Cook <Tom_Cook@ERM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Cook <Tom_Cook@ERM.COM>
Subject:      Diesel Westy Mileage?
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Hi-


What kind of mpg are you getting with your diesel westy?


After swapping a Golf 1.7L diesel with about 100k into my recently aquired
'82 diesel westy I am only getting about 24 mpg.  This is both in town and
on the highway; not mixed but in both types of driving.  I realize that the
1.7L will use slightly more gas than the old 1.6 but I was hoping for at
least 28 or so.  The engine had compression around 450lbs/cylinder when
installed although I am not sure if that affects mileage or not.  I have
also checked my tire pressure and do not have any roof racks or anything in
the top luggage compartment.  One other thing that I just thought about...
I have the diesel aux heater... is that enough additional weight to
decrease my mpg by 15%?


Thanks-
TJC
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