Standard tranny - about 20mpg
Automatic - 17-18

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richmond Mike" <keepongrowin@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 9:46 AM
Subject: experience with bad gas milage,

>   So the 85 westy I bought is having more issues than that oil light,
> (thanks everyone for all the help).
> I'm getting about 16,17 mpg right now. Shouldn't it be more like 20 or
more?
> Usually I use exxon mid grade for what it's worth. The air and fuel filter
> are both clean, and a brand new O2 sensor. The engine misses a little
> sounding kind of like a motocycle. Even though this is my first Vanagon i
> know it should have a bit more power. I blame that to the missing but can
> that play into bad gas mileage? There are many things i know that can mess
> with your mileage but I've got no knowledge of Vanagons. Some ideas to the
> source of my problem would be very much appreciated!
> All good things, in all good time.
>
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