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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?
>
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