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Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 1999 21:08:25 -0500
Reply-To:     "Melissa E. Mourkas" <legacy@JAVANET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Melissa E. Mourkas" <legacy@JAVANET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas Mileage
Comments: To: Mark Kazman <mark_kazman@RADIXTEK.COM>
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>I've had my 81' westy for a few months now, and through the help of the
>members have fixed a few problems. (thanks to all).
>My next question is about miles per gallon. I have been reading the list
>daily and alot of members are averaging 20+ miles per gallon, while my
>81' air cooled, fuel injected 2.0L is averaging around town only 15 to
>16 MPG.
Mark,


I have an 81 Air-Cooled Westy and suffer the same dismal gas mileage
results. My previous 85 wasserboxer had minimally better performance at
16-19mpg on the highway.  Sit back and enjoy the ride!  I think 15-16/
gal is in the ball park.




Melissa Mourkas
Haydenville, MA
81 Westy 'Hildie'
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