The losses at speed are due mostly to wind resistance, not friction.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of G.M.Bulley
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 10:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: best speed for best gas mileage

35 mph in 4th on flat ground. Encounter a hill? Go to 3rd, then second.

The losses to friction above 35 rise exponentially. If I recall
correctly above 55mph, 80% of fuel for the average car is spent
overcoming friction.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Dart 330
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 7:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: best speed for best gas mileage

I am curious at what highway speed my Vanagon will get the best gas
mileage at. Would it be at the max engine torque rpm (2800 for my 1.9 I
think)? I am planning a trip for Thanksgiving break and am considering
slowing down from my usual 4000 rpm cruise to save gas money and enjoy
the scenery a little more.

Thanks,
Nathan
85 Westy

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