>> I have an 87 syncro with 120K miles.  I am getting 15 mpg.  My question is
>>  -- is this normal???   Normal or not can I do something to improve it.  If
>> not, can I put an extra gas tank so that I don't have to stop for gas every
>> 200 miles.  Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>
>Here is a data point for your question:
>86 syncro, 120k miles, 37k on complete engine rebuild with new heads,
>all new FI sensors and injectors.
>
>Avg mileage: 17mpg, highest: 22mpg, lowest: 15mpg.
>
>Drew Jenkins
>djenkins@foxboro.com

I typically get 20 mpg with my '89 (85k); that's mostly driving country roads,
little city. I can set cruise to get 22-23 on the highway.

My '81 started losing power and efficiency at around 160k miles when the
catalytic converter became partially blocked. New converter fixed that.

Oh, my '81 ran on 3 cylinders for awhile when the Brazilian spark plug
cap sprung apart. My mechanic replaced them all with German parts and
purged his stock of the Brazilian-made ones.

Russ

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