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Subject:Re: Still lousy gas mileage
From:J Stewart
Date:Wed, 2 May 2012 17:36:34 +0000

I just drove my '85 pop top Weekender home from Newport News VA. yesterday and it was LOADED with all the stuff from daughter's college dorm room. '85 automatic, a/c not working so windows were down (increasing drag) and a bike strapped to the roof. I got just over 18 mpg, which I consider normal for a van this size-and under powered-still have the stock 1.9 w/ 146K on it. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> So on my trip north this past weekend I only got 17 mpg on the highway
> with my 83.5 w/c Westy. That is my normal city mileage. I should have
> gotten at least 20 if not 21-22. All the usual suspects have been
> checked. if anyone has any last minute suggestions for me that I can
> try this weekend let me know. Otherwise it looks as though I will have
> to take it the expensive mechanic who I know is going to charge at
> least a few hours and still may not find something.
> Thanks,
> Bryan