Try some steady state highway driving ~ 60-65 and see what you get. 19
highway is probably the best.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Matthew C. Huntley
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 5:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage

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
>

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