Gas mileage-wise, these vans really perform at 55 mph. Go faster and
they suck it up. Go slower ..... well, what's the point. Of course
nobody drives 55mph any more. Do that on an interstate hiway and you
will get run over!!!! ... But your gas mileage will be good!!

I personally peg the tach at 3800 rpm. That gives me 63 mph on the
straightaways.....!

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Mark Tuovinen wrote:

>Buy a Honda Insight and drive under the speed limit, I have had two owners report over 90mpg by driving them carefully. Unfortunately you can't get the family, all your camping gear, bikes, kayaks, etc, in or on them.
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>Seriously, our vans are barns on wheels, the most important factor for mileage is the the driver, next is tune-up, tires, lubricants, etc, are lesser issues but can have some effect. Weight is another factor, but every pound you remove is usually one less creature comfort or safety feature. Remove the interior except for the drivers seat, steering column, guages etc., ditch the bumpers, spare tire, sound deadener, jack and tools and you can pick up a little mileage, at the cost of safety and comfort.
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>Keep your vehicle properly tuned and maintained, tires inflated, use synthetic lubricants, use the proper grade of fuel specified by the manufacturer, leave the excess weight at home, plan your route, back off the gas before you reach the red light, and drive as if there is an egg under the accelerator pedal, and let us know what you come up with.
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>>Drive slower. ;)
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