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Subject:Re: Fuel mileage: normal?
From:byard
Date:Mon, 8 May 2000 18:31:54 -0700

Last time I checked, I got about 20, on a 700 mile trip that included flat,
mountains, city driving.
In town only, probably 16 at best.

Steve Sullivan wrote:
>
> 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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