Something is 'odd' then.
Should not make that much difference at all.
more like 1/2 mpg.
or no more than 1 or 2.

Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn MacDonald" <Shawn@SUPERIORSCAFFOLD.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:05 AM
Subject: Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?

I have the prop shaft out of mine right now. I got an increase of nearly
8 MPG hwy. I'll put it back in before winter.

Shawn
87 Syncro Eeyore
86 Westy Weekender