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Subject:Re: Mileage report with 16" tires
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:34:17 -0700

On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 3:53 PM, Peter K <bybike@gmail.com> wrote:

> gotta love a diesel.. as long as it's not the original 1.6 NA :)
>
> Actually, I liked my '82 while I had it. Lots of time to look at scenery...
:-)

> Do you have an AAP 5 spd? That low gear is great for lots of things (not so
> good at intersections though!)
>
> DX 5 speed - with new 16" tires, the low gear isn't so low anymore...

>
> On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> It's a 1.6TD. Mileage when not driving mountain passes at more normal
>> speeds
>> (80-90km/h) is usually around 31mpg imperial.
>>
>>
> --
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> studiofstop.com
> '82 Westfalia 1.9TD
>

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Shawn Wright