Mr Squirrel,

Unless you are a lead foot, that Westy of yours should be getting over
20 mpg on the hwy. Seems like it must be running a bit more rich than
normal or? My 84 was very consistently getting 19 mpg city and topped
out at 24 mpg hwy. If only my Syncro got that kinda mileage...

Keith O

On Aug 27, 2007, at 8:16 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote:

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> Michael Elliott
> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:41 AM
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> Subject: Normal mpg?
>
> 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
> KG6RCR