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• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:03:10 -0800
  ...I'm fiddling with a fuel > consumption calculator device and I'm too lazy to look up the flow rate on > the injectors. I...
• Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:39:27 UT
  ...Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon Several years ago, I rebuilt my 1.6 litre TD motor, putting in 20 thou oversize pistons, and...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:49:29 -0700
  ...Fridge Burner box > > Lehman's probably doesn't measure fuel consumption in 100F weather. > That's when it really matters. > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:12:40 -0500
  ...This point is easily > identifiable if you have a quality temperature gauge and are meticulous > about oil consumption monitoring during break-in. I don...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 23:32:41 -0400
  At 09:23 AM 3/29/2015, Dennis Haynes wrote: >Wind resistance is such a large force to overcome you still use power to...
• Re: mileage revisited
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 11:09:18 -0800
  ...My consumption is 14.5 litres/100km = 19 mi/imp gal = 16 mi/US gal. According to a report from S.Africa, 14.5...
• Question to a diesel expert... :o)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 07:10:44 EDT
  ...The valve stem seals can also cause high consumption. Does the engine blow blue smoke when you first crank it up ? Steve
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 18:21:42 EDT
  ...responded that the particular heater that this listee was lookng is certified for consumption in Europe only. I got a cc or the oroginal...
• Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:29:26 -0800
  A properly-tuned 1.9L WBX engine would consume how many gallons of gasoline per hour when idling at sea level? Would this be...
• Fuel consumption comparison table
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 12:06:09 -0400
  Dear List, For those of us who have trouble converting from US to Imperial to Metric fuel consumption I am providing the following "spreadsheet...
• Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:21:24 -0700
  ...And about fuel consumption : >>How was the 25 mpg (Imperial or US) mileage figure for a conversion >>determined? Is this for an 1.8...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:05:24 -0700
  ...Since > gasoline engines mostly run near stoichiometric fuel/air ratio, it's nearly > a direct relationship with fuel consumption increasing with engine speed, as...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:06:53 -0700
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? > Do you win? Heck, I don't know. I'll take a shot at it. Watch me get > it...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:26:46 -0500
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? That dummy! Why didn't he just sink the bulb into the liquid and measure the displacement? > You might...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:18:54 -0700
  How exactly do you make use of the scales? Can anyone just drive though and get their van weighed? Is there a cost involved...
• Re: gas consumption and guiness in the oil
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 20:52:00 EST
  i noticed a small amount , about the size of a quarter, of this "guinness" lookin goo' on my oil cap. i have an 86...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:54:43 -0700
  Entity pensioner spoke thus: > Check the > waveform before deciding that cheaper is better. The computer powersupply > may have some limitations regarding waveform. It expects...
• el paso to north carolina dash
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:55:25 -0700
  ...oil consumption has been maybe 3-4 qts. using 20w50. fuel consumption seems to be on the high side, but with a leaky gas...
• bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 13:10:17 -0400
  ...Any comments as to increase in fuel consumption with these bike racks, especially on long trips ? Bryan & Alicia Marshall < Never fry bacon in the...
• petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hayeslip
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:21:02 -0400
  In reading the discussions of the various mpg averages, I noticed that many of the vans are using a higher octane. Should the 2...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:12:31 +0000
  ...Gas consumption higher in winter? >    > I'm exploring this now. It seems that, without any change in driving > habits, my van's mileage is...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:34:04 -0700
  ...in > other words, if there is no overall effect on longterm power consumption . . . then why > does Vitrifrigo even bother giving the option of three...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs. Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:11:03 -0600
  ...Seems like an opportune time for discussion of consumption > to me... > > > Jim > > Unfortunately every time consumption has been brought up it runs into the...
• Delta Six DS4000
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:07:46 -0500
  ...I'm looking for an LED bulb to minimize consumption. I ordered one from an online Vanagon vendor and when the wrong bulb arrived...
• Re: The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:45:11 -0800
  ...But what is the best up > to 2000 watts geenerator with the cleanest power output, low noise level, > fuel consumption, longest life, best weight...
• Re: infos on installing an oil temp sender
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 08:22:20 -0500
  ...I am convinced this has reduced my oil consumption. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs. Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:37:49 -0500
  ...Seems like an opportune time for discussion of consumption to me... Jim
• Re: gas milage
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 5 May 2005 08:16:05 -0700
  To minimize the draw on the pension and the overall fuel consumption, just drive less. Assign two days a week to no drive days...
• Re: Squeaks/longevity
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 01:21:58 -0500
  ...This summer at 154k miles had her completely rebuilt , as the oil consumption had slowly gone from 2k miles per qt. oil to 800...
• Re: Was!! now that it's Friday! Now: Rant!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:08:38 -0500
  ...relative to current energy consumption, this means we are >increasing consumption, each year, by approximately the consumption of the >entire state of oregon. this...
• Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 23 May 2008 12:47:21 -0400
  ...Very consistent fuel consumption over > about > > 30k miles during that time. > > So I reduced my highway/freeway speeds down to 55 max for these...
• Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:44:20 -0500
  ...Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption. > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Keep in mind the fridge was intended to run on 12v power only when...
• Re: OT E85 in our future?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:51:13 -0700
  ...Whereas a one-time break on the purchase of a eco friendly vehicle produces a longer effect on fuel consumption. As well, most motor...
• Re: Oil Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Wed, 29 May 2002 12:22:18 -0700
  ...Oil Consumption I've seen this subject come up before and have never commented on it. Over the years I have had three Vanagons...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 10:04:08 -0800
  ...of miles a week then > these sort of 'estimates' of fuel consumption are hopelessly inaccurate. I > have tried to make this point about 6...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 2009 19:28:46 -0400
  ...MV High Fuel Consumption Dave, don't think of it as a poor mileage car. Think of it as the best mpg motorhome that...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:12:48 -0500
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? > Hmmm. > > Each piston will still suck in 475 cc of air/fuel per intake cycle. But > instead of the...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 08:58:43 -0800
  > The only simple thing that will decrease the fuel consumption would be > to raise the compression ratio. > Al Brase Hi Al, Think about this...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:37:38 -0400
  ...power, that is where you will be most economical with > fuel consumption. > > I understand the WBX motor was designed to run at lower rpms...
• 84, rich running, help request...
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 13:26:06 -0500
  ...Fixing that improved things somewhat, with good idle and better gas consumption. I'm still seeing stumbling (the AFM capacitor fix has been done...
• Re: fuel pump power consumption?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 21:30:23 -0400
  ...fuel pump power consumption? Anyone have their own testing data for how much power a working fuel pump draws? I am getting conflicting information...
• Re: Headlight switch for '91 Westy-Only getting 8 MPG!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:09:16 -0500
  ...This much consumption if due to a fuel metering issue can dilute the oil, wash it off the cylinder walls leading to excessive wear...
• Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:00:41 -0500
  ...This extra power consumption comes from heat generated by shearing transmission fluid in the torque converter. The fact that heat exchangers are installed on...
• Re: '86 up vanagon owners....you still need an oil gauge!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:59:53 -0700
  Oil consumption is normal in any engine, a small amount will get by the rings and valve guides if it is doing its job...
• Re: Yum, yum...(what a motor says when eating a rod)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 23 May 2002 15:48:12 -0400
  ...buzzer problem? -Any strange noise? (pinging, clicking, clapping, knocking or whatever) -Oil consumption, lets say how much per 3000miles -Van mileage. Good luck Brian.
• Re: fuel pump power consumption?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 20:04:51 -0400
  >1) Bad ground >2) Bad/cruddy double relay >chase, find, fix, drive! I completely agree. The only problem is I have no way to...
• Re: Belly pans for speed /mpg
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:46:10 -0600
  ...He actually kept a very detailed record of his gasoline consumption, throughout his travels, but sadly, he passed away last year............. If the link...
• Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 May 2011 10:30:59 -0700
  ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/pts/2369559953.html (also has links to small .pdf files with more info) but power consumption is 7...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:46:53 -0400
  ...Lehman's claim .7 lb/day typical consumption. Yrs, d
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:10:26 -0800
  The problem with sticking the hose in the temporary fuel tank or beaker of gas is that the fuel pressure regulator is returning unused...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:19:40 -0800
  ...So my Junior > Engineer's cocktail napkin result of 1.6 gallons per hour of fuel > consumption when idling (below) needs to be reduced...
• Re: breather tower
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:20:38 -0800
  ...compared to my other van NO oil consumption between oil change (20W50 - 4K oil change)... I'd think the oil must be going somewhere...
• Blue LEDs. Buy in quantity and save.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 15:54:18 CST6CDT
  ...Power consumption: 120mW Forward current: 30mA water clear lens when off. $7.31 for one or $5,417.75 for 1000. available thru DigiKey...
• Re: Laptop power consumption
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:54:13 EST
  Eek, Someone is way off here. Watts = volts x amps, which is what the rest of the world uses to express power. What you...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:06:07 -0500
  I'm with the Shazam camp on this one................... Take the simple approach. Top off your tank with gas can to a level denoted...
• Re: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:39:58 EST
  ...on a) the sensor readouts and b) fuel consumption? (in other words does fuel mixture need to be readjusted after a new cat is...
• EV with Big Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 07 Feb 96 11:23:09 -0800
  ...gas engine, with lower fuel consumption! Dave
• Idling downhill? (Was: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:59:55 -0500
  Another question for the experts. If you're rolling downhill, which is more economical, assuming your TPS is working correctly: to put it in...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 18 May 2009 20:13:14 -0300
  I guess 17.3 mi/gal 13.4l/100km isn't that far off after all. I foung the following site... http://www.fueleconomy...
• Re: in dash MP3 player??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:13:12 -0500
  ...My concern is power consumption. I do a lot of dry camping and electrical consumptions is of course a major issue. If I go...