Date:         Fri, 12 Feb 1999 12:07:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Dirk Diggler <dirk.diggler@BERLIN.DE>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dirk Diggler <dirk.diggler@BERLIN.DE>
Subject:      Re: New thread: TO ALL: What kind of Gas Mileage is one to
              expect??
Comments: To: MtnGal <mtngal@sierratel.com>
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>This is an interesting thought....I get lousy mileage, or so I thought until
>I heard of a similar story...
>What kind of Gas Mileage is one to expect??
>What kind of van do you drive? Year/type?
>What king of mileage do you get?
>I'm sure everybody would like to compare notes on this topic.  Also what did
>you do to your van to get the mileage to go up? (tips/tricks)
>
>MtnGal@Sierratel.com (Debi)
>Bronze 84 VW-Vanagon GL
>ICQ: 11427418 /Friend


I get about 20 mpg highway / 17 mpg mixed use and in the worst case scenario
A/C on and short distance and stop/go maybe 15mpg

I drive a well maintained 88 Gl w/ 2.1 L

Tune-ups and immediate response to signs like drop in mileage, rough idle,
noise etc.helped the car to drive nice and drop in the mileage was not so
much a money concern more a good indicator for needed adjustments/repairs.

Onkel Max