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Subject:Re: MPG
From:Sudhir Desai
Date:Mon, 3 Sep 2007 18:32:12 -0400

my old van was clocked at around 120mph~ (off-road)

Sudhir

On 9/3/07, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote:
> Do you mean to say you got a ticket at 94 mph in your Vanagon? I would be
> awed if true.
>
> I don't know how you get that mpg from your 2.1L. What number do you use for
> capacity when computing your mileage? The OEM tank is 16 gal (15.9 gal or 60
> L).
>
> I would be thrilled with anything over 19 mpg in my 1990 Carat.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD <gstylia@yahoo.com>
> Date: Sep 2, 2007 12:26 PM
> Subject: MPG
> To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>
> Hi All,
>
> Here is a web site that shows MPGs for almost all
> cars.
>
> According to fueleconomy.gov, '86 Vanagon 2.1, 2wheel
> drive is supposed to give 15-17mpg.
> Mine has ranged between 21-25mpg. Why is that? Is that
> good or bad (for the van)? I am not the easiest driver
> on our cars... just got a ticket at 94mph ... but I
> take good care of them (the cars, that is!).
>
> http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/bymakemodelNF.shtml
>
> http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/1986_Volkswagen_Vanagon.shtml
>
> geo
>
> Have a great Labor Day!
>
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