The factory rating was only 15 mpg for both city and highway. You will not
get much more on a regular basis. My best on long trips is about 17 to
17.5. With AC and 70+mph 15 is more likely.

Maximum economy occurs around 45 mph on fairly level roads. I have done as
well as 21 dong extended low speed tours such as New England or route 1 in
Florida.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Mike Miller
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: MPG redux

Van folk,

Took the 87 syncro with the new O2 sensor on a trip up the California
coast,
Highway 1, mostly curves and ups and downs. Got 16 MPG which isn't what
I'd
hoped for.

Next step is to try a highway cruise. I'll post the results.

Mike