IMHO, if you are getting anywhere between 15 and 20 = mpg your are in the ball park.  I think that there is so much = variability with our vehicles that coming up with an apples-to-apples = comparison (especially based on the anecdotal information on the list) = is next to impossible.  Things that seem to be = variables:

1. Tire size
2. Speedo accuracy
3. Engine type
4. Westy, MV, or 7 pax
5. Syncro or non-Syncro
6. Auto or manual trans
7. FI system used
8. Airhead or wasserboxer
9. Climatic conditions (i.e. Denver vs. = Orlando)
And Number Ten.... - whether or not people actually = can check their gas mileage accurately, since it depends on filling the = gas tank up to the same level each time.  (Difficult at best in a = Syncro)

For example, I know that at some gas stations, I get = a "fuller" fill than at others.  Consequently, one might = be led to believe that "Wow, I get better gas mileage with brand = "X" gasoline..."

If you are going to do a comparison, ask for data = from people that are running the same tires, same engine and trans = combo, and same body configuration (i.e. Westy)

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.C= OM]On Behalf
> Of Steve Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 1:12 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fuel mileage: normal?
>
>
> Don't want to start some long thread, just = confirm what I
> think I know . . .
> My 84 Westy 1.9L gas engine is getting about = 16.3 MPG.
> Normal? I hear about
> others getting 19 - 22 MPG but maybe that's the = 2.1L?
>
> I've replaced oxygen sensor, cap, wires, rotor, = plugs, fuel
> filter, air
> filter, and so on. Should be running perfectly, = seems to.
>
> If this is way below normal, what is left to = check/replace to
> get better
> mileage. Going on a very long trip and it's = worth spending some to get
> better mileage.
>
> Many thanks, PLEASE P-MAIL me as I'm not on = list now.
>
> Steve
>
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