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Subject:mpg, was Retro-f. F.I.
From:Marcus Doherr
Date:Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:46:03 -0700 (PDT)

On Mon, 17 Apr 1995 ddlroach@skypoint.com wrote:
> 
> Also, I have only been getting 16 miles per gallon in the city.  Again, does
> anybody know what kind of mileage a 2.0 with fuel injection should get?
> Highway or City?
> 
> 

This has been discussed thoroughly last fall. Here's my experience:

1980 Vanagon with Pop top, 2.0l F.I., Man. Trans., no extras

 -> 15-17 mpg on short trips
 -> up to 22 or 23 mpg on long highway runs (60-65 mph)

Marcus
'80 Vanagon Camper
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