Hey Scott, bear in mind that figure was generated at high altitude which
does increase gas mileage.

I don't have any problem with it at all.

On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 10:33 AM, Scott Foss - Shazam <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> That's incredible mileage !!  ( and brag-worthy ! )  ( are you SURE
> about it. ?? )
> scott
>
>
>
> Richard A Jones wrote:
>
>> I drove my '81 air-cooled, 7-passenger van to
>> Glenwood Springs and back (to Boulder.)
>>
>> Filled in Silverthorne, then drove 263 miles,
>> over Vail Pass (10,500') twice and once up
>> throught the tunnel (11,000'+.)  Lowest elevation
>> at Boulder, 5450'.
>>
>> Flat-out on I-70, 3rd, 4th gear, up to 75 mph.
>> All the time with the brick on the pedal.  ;-)
>>
>> 21.9 mpg, not to brag....
>>
>> Richard
>>
>>
>>
>>

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