Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 7+: 60 results shown for Consumption.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Nice When Things Work As Advertised NVC
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:21:55 -0800
  ...It has the electronic dash, great displays, and includes one of the fancy trip computers that display gas consumption as you are driving or...
• Re: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Fri, 28 May 1999 15:15:00 EDT
  Mark, The power converter would give you the most versatility with only a minor increase in power consumption ....However, TVs can draw alot of...
• Re: What is the capacity in grams of the stock propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 14:05:19 -0500
  ...It lists fuel consumption at 113 grams per >hour. How many grams of propane does the stock tank hold? Nominally 4,540, i.e...
• Re: Hid AUX lamps GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:17:10 -0800
  ...how much impact would the energy efficiency of the bulbs have on overall fuel consumption? Close to zero is my guess. -- Mike "Rocket J...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:39:06 -0800
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? Scott, Thank you for saving me some typing here with your response. It is tough to get any lower...
• Two seater. Was: Saw the weirdest Vanagon for sale today...
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 11:51:36 -0400
  ...This stems excessive private consumption (while the Danes drive nearly as many miles (km's!) per year as north americans, they do it smaller...
• Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:28:51 +0930
  ...I've only done about 1000 kilometres, but there does seem to be some improvement in fuel consumption, and she seems to run along...
• hot weather driving
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  18 May 96 16:03:31 EDT
  ...I've started running 20W-50 oil to help keep the engine temp down as well as to hopefully cut down on oil consumption...
• Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:04:00 -0700
  ...Its rated power consumption is defined as power input x average running time. For this model, then, we are talking 30% of 45W, or...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:58:13 -0700
  ...Sure there are some torque differences in 3rd vs 4th gear, I can't understand how that might affect fuel consumption. But what David...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:25:34 -0500
  ...Fridge Burner box > > > > Lehman's probably doesn't measure fuel consumption in 100F weather. > > That's when it really matters. > > > > -- > > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Yokohama Y370 tires
  Historical mailing list - Angela&Will
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 00:45:30 -0400
  ...these? what is the mileage warranty? are these good with fuel consumption? are these good for long road trips? are they noisy? Thanks to...
• 14" vs 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Grant
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 14:31:37 +0100
  ...This must obviously affect gearing, consumption,etc. (yes we pay $5.40 a gallon here) so would like some info before making the move...
• Re: petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 04:15:45 -0000
  ...petrol consumption > http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/todaysfuels.html : > > "Finally, there is the formula for determining octane which is displayed on > the pump. It...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 20 May 2009 01:08:51 -0700
  ...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: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 15:33:06 -0700
  Is dieseling for you? http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_pri_gnd_dcus_nus_w.htm Let's say your fuel consumption drops...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:43:27 -0400
  That's interesting. I thought it went as the square. Larry A. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:32 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl...
• Re: mileage revisited
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 09:48:39 -0800
  ...to 93 octane gasoline, drive 100 >km/hr = 63 mph. >My consumption is 14.5 litres/100km = 19 mi/imp gal = 16 mi/US...
• Long-block source recommendation ('83)
  Historical mailing list - Morris Arthur
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 17:41:11 -0500
  I have an '83 camper with leaking head gaskets and excessive oil consumption... I've been told that rebuilding the engine myself is more...
• Re: Adding New Interior Lights
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 13:04:57 -0700
  ...Power consumption is ....... well, have not run the second battery down within 2-3 days (nights). Phil Z.
• Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:52:29 -0400
  ...I was reading that increased electrical consumption can lower fuel economy. I'm wondering then...... is it possible to run the fridge on propane...
• Re: Was: Steenkin TDI/engine conversion/global warming..Now, off topic..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:29:42 +1200
  ...Overpopulation (in combination with conspicuous consumption)... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van...
• Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:37:51 -0800
  I'm exploring this now. It seems that, without any change in driving habits, my van's mileage is poorer in winter than in...
• Re;Stuck Rings,Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 13:23:06 -0600
  ...No oil consumption on the trip. Try it anyway. Might just save you a teardown. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:27:57 -0800
  ...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: losing power
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 17:45:18 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...Fuel consumption does not seem to have been affected but it's pretty hard to tell because it was only about 50 km of...
• Re: good head etc in Amsterdam
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 26 May 2016 00:36:31 -0400
  ...Anne and I are now in Poland, with no >oil consumption detected. Mark, Regards to you and Anne in Poland. Gads Mark, you pulled...
• Re: gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 13:11:33 -0800
  > Have you ever thought of replacing the Oxygen sensor? If this is worn out or Unknown command - "HAVE". Try HELP. > defective it could be...
• Fwd: Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 22:03:38 -0500
  ...60,000 kilometers, runs strong, good gas consumption and no oil leaks...what more could you want? (well, okay, more horsepower). Roy Olynick '87...
• Re: A friend bought a NEW Camero Z28 in the midst of the first oil crisis
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:02:16 -0600
  ...If we can't get a handle on oil consumption, we deserve to see drilling rigs and production platforms off the left and right...
• Re: oil burning on new engine
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 19:05:07 +0000
  ...It stayed at that consumption rate until it reached over 70000 km, and we now get about 6000km per litre. I can't explain...
• Recent Touring Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:03:42 +1100
  ...I kept a records of my kms/miles to analysis my fuel consumption based on my fuel stops. Leg 1: Dickson, Canberra ACT -> Cooma...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 17:13:56 -0800
  ...This point is easily >> identifiable if you have a quality temperature gauge and are meticulous >> about oil consumption monitoring during break-in. I don...
• oil questioning the wisdom of the list
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 31 May 2005 09:31:57 -0700
  ...What I found was that by switching to 10w40 my oil consumptions decreased on a trip from sf to seattle? Just a thought for...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:16:00 -0400
  ...Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or > "parts vanagon" > > >> Well, *of course* our fuel consumption problems can...
• Re: Oil and new rings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:53:10 -0700
  Drew, It's going out the tail pipe, and your consumption will most likely improve. It is very important to never drive a new...
• Thurday the Friteenth
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:03:45 -0600
  ...http://download.consumptionjunction.com/multimedia/cj_11377.swf Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:38:28 -0800
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? > > >> Do you win? Heck, I don't know. I'll take a shot at it. Watch me get >> it...
• Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:49:26 -0700
  Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations. Based on all the input I got from List Members and helpful Product reps at Optima, Crutchfield, Arizona Solar...
• Re: Oil Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 May 2002 06:52:18 -0700
  ...Oil Consumption > Greetings listmembers, > > I purchased my 1987 new in Germany at one of the "drive around europe > and ship it home" purchase plans...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:35:03 -0400
  At 11:38 AM 3/26/2012, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >because it helps us to get through some of the bad times. The...
• Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:12:21 -0700
  ...I don't normally check fuel consumption except when on camping trips, those are highway miles. I get about 18 to 21 mpg depending...
• still RE:fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Sat, 5 Nov 1994 11:07:41 -0800 (PST)
  1980 Vanagon with 3/4 Country Homes Pop Top 2.0l F/I, Man. Trans., nothing else! MixGrade (89), 70% town, 30% HW: 17...
• Re: Poor fuel consumption 81 aircooled- aux air reg bad?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 23:56:53 -0600
  Vgon man wrote: >These latest things happenned after I adjusted the valves to zero a month or so ago. Prior to that, no probs...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:01:07 -0800
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? Yeah yeah yeah, I understand the drill. I don't normally keep equipment for transporting and handling gasoline around...
• Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption. 12 volt operation.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:07:39 -0400
  ...Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption. Keep in mind the fridge was intended to run on 12v power only when the engine was running to...
• Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:29:58 -0700
  re I have also read that in SOME 2.0 engines, (2000-2002 MY IIRC) there can be significant oil consumption. I wonder what...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:10:20 -0600
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > You are correct ! > oh ..you're getting 'real gas' ..is it premium ? > That's what the non...
• LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Mon, 9 May 2011 20:56:35 -0700
  ...Power consumption < 2W (160mA measured). Will be adding more....A few may have seen this in my white 2WD Westy at Syncrofest or Syncro...
• Re: thread on underpowered?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu Apr 21 09:22:45 1994
  ...clocking the fuel consumption over ten >liters or so (takes about an hour at each rpm). and this is what i found: > >4000 rpm...
• Re: Improving On Engine Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 13:01:20 -0400
  ...He claims it adds power and > reduces fuel consumption. > > Anyone on this list know whether this anecdote is credible or not? > > Tks > > SamC >
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:04:47 -0230
  ...If your > fool consumption drops by 30% so does the pollutants per mile. er ah 'fuel > consumption' it should be. > > The options are out...
• Re: Followup: LED strip lighting power consumption
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 May 2011 17:10:57 -0700
  Thanks much Mike. Missed that link Neil. On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 2:20 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:02:17 -0800
  Now we have a duty cycle number. Now, whatcha gonna DO with that number, pilgrim? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 07:13:49 -0700
  ...I guess that is why they say "average power consumption 45 watts". They mean including duty cycle. Divide by 12 volts and you get...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 00:17:54 -0400
  ...Fuel Consumption Vanagon GL Syncro camper combined L/100km .... 14.5 City L/100km.....15.0 Highway L/100km..... 13.5 Canadian Dept. Energy...
• Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 20:49:12 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL driver Leo Lee wrote: >Just done the head job, oil consumption remains about 3/4 of a qt for...
• Re: talk about anal!
  Historical mailing list - Albrecht Jander
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 8:19:11 PDT
  ...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: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:44:32 -0400
  ...Do you have initial mpg fuel consumption estimates from your prototype? Is the engine angle such that stock TDI oil pan/pump can be...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 10:11:53 -0700
  I was surprised to discover there was that much difference in fuel consumption when I switched over to use up a few tanks of...