Date:         Tue, 1 Jun 1999 07:26:53 PDT
Reply-To:     rob passehl <rpassehl@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         rob passehl <rpassehl@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: gas mileage
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what kind of gas milage should i expect from my 87 westy? this weekend i
traveled 900 mi with 2 adults 1 child a dog and about 150 pounds of stuff.
wind was moderate to light. i noticed that at around 70mph i run good and
even have power to pass but i really burn up the gas(rpm is about 4100 to
4300). i tried runnig a tank full of gas at 60 to 65 mph and under 4000 rpm.
i traveled further on the same amount of gas and my gas milage was 16 mpg.
is this what i can expect or is it possible to get 18 to 20 mpg. this was
our first trip in our new van and i gained a new appretiation for driving.
i'm even willing to go slower (within reason) if i can get better gas
milage. i used only amaco gold, 92 or 93 oct., as i was told by the previous
owner. thanks for your comments.
rob


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