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• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:22:51 -0400
  ...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: Dometic RC2000 propane consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 14:43:20 -0700
  ...Dometic RC2000 propane consumption? > >> It's only when we are driving that the thing will be inside, and when >> so, it will be on...
• Re: gas consumption and guiness in the oil
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:33:22 -0700
  re: I find it hard to believe that there really are air cooled vans out there Well, aircooled vans have hardly any of the...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:44:14 -0600
  ...An upper limit to the increase in fuel consumption would be 300lbs/4000lbs = 7.5% This assumes all energy is used for stop-and...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:55:51 -0500
  ...power, that is where you will be most economical with >> fuel consumption. >> >> �I understand the WBX motor was designed to run at lower rpms...
• Re: oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:41:08 -0700
  ...I'm to run it for a couple of tanks of gas see if > the oil consumption drops to four stroke rather than two...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 19 May 2009 06:43:54 -0600
  > This site lists a standard Vanagon at 16 city, 18 highway, 17 combined. SO > my 'issue' is a non issue :-) I guess I'm...
• Re: fuel mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 16:01:44 EST
  ...not what it could be ) but then how can you shift consumption if the O2 sensor overrides the air flow setting? DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment...
• good gas consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 18:51:54 -0800
  Hello What is good gas millage for a vanagon 1.9 water? im not sure if this is normal but I drive from Hamilton...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:37:43 -0800
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? On 11/26/2007 5:39 PM Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > There's these redneck type diesel pick-up...
• Re: [W] The Drive to Dublin. W stands for waffle.
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Wed, 18 Jan 95 8:34:07 CST
  > >My fuel consumption was 38.5mpg, with about 50 miles of city >driving included. (can't wait to read the replies to *that*!) > P...
• Re: Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 18:59:57 -0400
  I got 23 mpg on a 3.5 hour drive this weekend in my 2.0 aircooled! Mind you , I just replaced my coil...
• Re: Fuel Saver ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 20:39:01 -0800
  ...It is supposed to reduce turbulence and therefore drag at the rear of vehicles and improve the laminar flow thus reducing fuel consumption. Maybe...
• decrease in fuel consumption...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 3 May 1999 09:51:17 -0500
  ...I'm not complaining! Any ideas why the fuel consumption was affected this way? (My only concern now is that the engine still "smells...
• The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:36:00 -0000
  ...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: Refrigerator propane consumption
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 22:31:13 -0700
  Leonard Jones wrote: > 1) Size and model of fridge - there are a lot of 'em I didn't know Westys had differently sized refrigerators...
• Oil Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 23 May 2001 07:54:35 EDT
  I've noticed the exhaust smell being different (and maybe stronger) as of this season. I'm also paying closer attention to the amount...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 18:52:27 -0800
  For these dual conversion phenomenon dunnah forget to take into account the efficiency of the "modified sine wave" converter 12vDC-> 120vac. Check the waveform...
• Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 5 May 2009 18:27:00 -0400
  ...1) Monitor oil consumption carefully; check oil at EVERY gasoline fill- up. Note: The distance between the two notches on the dipstick is NOT...
• Westy Syncro Specifications
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:07:56 +0100
  ...Max speed 125 km/h Fuel consumption 11.2 Liter/100km (constant 90 km/h) Fuel consumption 15.4 Liter/100km (Town cycle) Regards...
• Re: Dead Yellowtop house battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:52:30 -0400
  ...Go easy with consumption. It's not as though you're camping in the wilderness. Let me know when you'll be heading this...
• Talk about anal!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 20:52:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...I noticed a huge decrease in fuel consumption and much better acceleration. The problem(?) is that I "sort of" smell gas. I'm sure...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:43:29 -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...
• Overheated Westy '87
  Historical mailing list - Bill Stokes
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:23:30 -0500
  ...I am thinking positively and feeling that after 700 miles, no fluid loss, good running, and no oil consumption I may have dodged the...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:29:16 -0800
  ...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: When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 20:10:20 EDT
  ...This article discusses key design criteria comparing the air - cooled to water - cooled versions (carburated), giving power and torque curve comparisons, fuel consumption plots...
• Re: Engine conversion mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 01:04:05 -0800
  ...I've searched the type2 and vanagon archives, and have found no > mention of the fuel consumption with such a conversion. > > What sort of...
• Re: [Syncro] Stranded World Travelers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 6 May 2012 07:27:45 -0600
  ...He's producing fuel for his own consumption, has already checked and knows the laws about producing bio � he's a really great maverick...
• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 00:32:36 -0400
  ...out there have the conversion?) 6.6 liter per 100km fuel consumption. 0-62mph 18.1 sec (Kombi), 19.3 (high-roof) 19.8...
• Front spoiler improve fuel economy?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 19:44:50 -0600
  ...Has anybody found that a spoiler reduces fuel consumption at H-way speeds, and if so, by how much? Thanks, Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy
• Bentley CD
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:14:57 +0000
  ...posting a copy of the new Bentley cd online for public consumption? Or do we on the list have a double standard? Alistair with...
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:58:24 -1000
  Funny... I always figured cruise control would give the best possible gas mileage since there is almost no variation in the speed. Isn't...
• Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 21:14:04 -0700
  ...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: OPOC engine
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:32:56 -0500
  ...how this 2 > stroke > motor has lower emissions and less oil consumption than a four stroke. > This motor may have fewer cylinders, but the...
• Re: : Re: Tag an SUV today
  Historical mailing list - dan nims
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 09:46:54 -0800
  ...One person's conspicious consumption may well be another's livelyhood. Wanna make a difference? Commit random acts of kindness. Dan Nims 86 GL...
• Re: Engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 19:36:41 +1200
  >But, the thing that left me scratching my head a little is the stats >on horsepower and fuel consumption. It appears that the 2...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 09:23:28 -0400
  ...Load vs fuel consumption.. At 12:13 PM 3/28/2015, Dennis Haynes wrote: >the limit of both efficiency and the edge of destruction...
• Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary A Meek
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:20:18 -0600
  ...So all the oil consumption was due to oil going past the rings. There was no carbon fouling of the rings. One piston was...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:11:32 -0400
  At 09:46 AM 3/26/2012, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >Hmmmm....... . Is a diabatic a person whose blood sugar turns to gas? No...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:02:55 -0500
  ...has been sitting for a while and have noticed some oil consumption without a leak.>> Ya Know what Mike? I'd check the valve...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:56:50 -0700
  ...Over that distance the difference in Cv translates into about 1000 gallon additional fuel consumption. (Assuming 20mpg, mostly highway driving, and air resistance is...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:13:50 -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...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:31:58 -0500
  ...And for fuel consumption, imagine the cold start and then extended warm up due to the engine not being loaded. Probably will be close...
• Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:44:53 -0400
  ...Just done the head job, oil consumption remains about 3/4 of a qt for 2000 miles. The multivan has 114,000 miles on...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Defrosting & Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 1999 11:01:24 -0400
  ...Hey! You've just invented the dehumidifier, door-to-door service and flooded basements our specialty! >Also wondering if propane consumption is the same...
• Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:58:14 -0700
  ...Some said changing to 15/50 significantly reduced oil > consumption, > some reported that synthetic oil is slippery, slick through tiny gap and > consume more...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:01:05 -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: 83 Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 06 Jul 1997 20:57:54 -0400
  ...Cuts oil consumption to near zero in >>> sound engines. >>> >>I hope this was a typo, but 15W-50 synthetic would be more appropriate >>in...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:35:48 -0400
  On 3/25/2012 1:20 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > direct questions to Frank at JPL :) I probably shouldn't have pointed directly at...
• Adding New Interior Lights
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Channell
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 10:35:06 -0700
  ...What would the power consumption be on this? Thanks, Ralph Channell 91 (90 in CA) White Westy "Das Fort" (still working on the name)
• Instead of LED do fluorescent
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:55:40 -0700
  ...Fluorescent lights give you better light quality with low power consumption. They also scatter the light more than LED lights do. --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:27:32 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin > top) > > No, Not "Worried"...I just thought it was kinda interesting. I do keep track...
• Fuel consumption again...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Lowe 356-7589
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 12:42:00 -0700 (PDT)
  Sorry to be such a pest, but it seems my original message got cut off or something. The major difference between my old '72...
• Re: Burning oil but not rubber
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:29:21 -0600
  richardd wrote: > > My 87 Westy (aka "Kiboko") has slowly increased its oil consumption to about > 1 quart every 4,0000 miles. > > It has 116K...
• Re: Diesel vanagon high oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:20:09 EST
  In a message dated 12/30/01 5:10:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, sylbelanger@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Some of you know about this...
• TiiCo Question
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:47:25 -0700
  ...Has anyone experienced significant oil consumption post conversion? She is using about a quart every 200-300 miles. Other than this nagging problem, the...
• Re: Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:40:24 -0400
  ...Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires! >> To: "pedro dos santos" <pedrokrusher@YAHOO.COM>, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
• ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:51:13 -0800
  ...Between jobs, I popped off the rack and my fuel consumption returned to it's normal level of ~23mpg. Then, I found some more...
• Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:30:06 -0700
  Hi volks I have an interesting situation where I can actually have a pretty acurate gaz consumption comparison. My syncro presently has the same...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 15:23:40 -0700
  Well, *of course* our fuel consumption problems can be solved by technology! If every new car purchased in America for the next 10 years...