That's about what I get with an '87 syncro westy. Except occasionally for
two or three tanks I'll get 18. Weird.

Mike

On 8/27/07 7:41 AM, "Michael Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I hijacked a thread earlier this year to ask about this, but never got
> it sorted out.
>
> I don't seem to be getting the mileage that others report and could use
> some suggestions.
>
> 1984 1.9l WBX. Auto transmission. The odo is accurate (used those
> freeway "Speedometer check" signs in several areas to confirm). I've
> noted fuel consumption at many gas stations and alway get the same
> answer: about 15.5 mpg (6.7 km/l). One tank of gas gets me about a 240
> (390km) mile range on the flats or in the mountains, pretty much the same.
>
> Seems low, can't guess why. Doesn't seem to be a measurement error yet I
> pass California emissions testing easily every time so the engine seems
> to be tuned well enough. Plugs aren't all black like I'm running rich,
> engine temps are within range. No sign at all of fuel leaks. I drive
> mostly freeway at around 50 to 60 mph, with camping gear. No canoes on
> top or trailers behind.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
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