

| Subject: | Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage |
| From: | Matthew C. Huntley |
| Date: | Mon, 2 May 2005 14:09:56 -0700 |
nope, not a camper. Stock Vanagon, missing middle seat. Around 185K on it, Supposed to have a rebuilt/replaced engine about 10K ago, but no papoerwork came with it for proof. Matt > On 5/2/05 14:01, "Matthew C. Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET> > wrote: > >> Hi trying to work a bit better gas mileage out of my 1986 VanagonGL with >> automatic transmission. >> already replaced plugs, Air filter, Fuel filter. Engine has been gone >> through once or twice by my mechanic. Distributor has been replaced & >> retimed. >> Right now, I am getting a little over 15MPG with mixed Street/Highway >> driving. >> What can I do to get this mileage up higher. I have asked about mileage >> before up here, and gotten indications that my mileage is low. >> What driving habit things would help? Also, is there a way to monitor >> the >> o2 sensor, or maybe intake vacuum to help keep things as economical as >> possible? what can I do to tell if it is running rich? >> >> Thanks All, >> Matt >> > Is this a camper? > > ���������������������������������������� > jimt > Planned insanity is best. > Remember that sanity is optional. > http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) > http://www.westydriver.com > -- Any opinions stated here are my own, otherwise someone else would have said them.
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