Our 86 gets only 28 mpg HWY (24 US) but our 84 GL with the 4.57 gears still
gets over 30 (26 US), both at 55-60 mph. The GL gets  26 (22 US) around
town, stuffed with tools and materials for work.

On 3/31/06, chris <vanagon@frontleftspeakerposse.com> wrote:
>
> in my 81 aircooled van, if I run at only 55mph and don't have to do too
> much climbing, I'll pull around 20-22 MPG.
>
> That having been said, I live in Northern California with nothing but
> climbing to do, so my usual MPG is closer to 17 average.
>
> The PO had electronic ignition which may have helped, but im back to the
> points setup now for ease of repair when travelling. (the unit was
> really old and hard to get setup properly.)
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
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