

| Subject: | Re: New Engine Gas Mileage Report |
| From: | Chris S |
| Date: | Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:29:42 -0400 |
It's a bit hard to answer without knowing the terrain, speeds, and traffic conditions. My 2.1l Westy will do an easy 20 mpg at a steady 70, GPS verified, but that's a 4-speed manual gearbox with 215/65r16 tires. 2009/10/20, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>: > So I just got done with my 1st 1,000 miles on my 2.1L auto 1988 > Wolfsburg. > > Before the rebuild I would be average on a full tank down to nothing > 200 miles per tank, note that this with with poor compression on 2 > heads. > > With the rebuild now I am seeing 320 miles! I just filled the tank > with 14 gallons of gas which means I am getting close to 22.8MPG. > Which seems amazing. > > Can anyone tell me if this is normal or above average? > > Robert > NY > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
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