Name:Miles What:our 86GL, 2.1L, 4-speed, Westy Drivetrain: 70k on rebuilt 2.1L motor with almost every sensor new, hooked to a rebut tranaxle w/ about 200K on it. Repaired head w/ JB weld about 1k ago
Tires: Michelin MXT's at 48 psi with 20k miles on them (with plenty of tread left! - believe in rotation/balance!) Extra load carried: with about 250-300 extra lbs of gear all the time I would guess (Me!) Speed:consistent cruise of 60-65mph Fuel type:We run 89 octane (r+m/2 method) Fuel treatments: None Terrain: on relatively moderate terrain Other weather factors: There are none. (I live in Southern California ;) Highway MPG: gets around 16-17mpg highway on very good days Odometer reads 314,160 (top that ! :) (please!) Walter |
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