

| Subject: | Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage |
| From: | Lawrence Johnson |
| Date: | Mon, 13 Jan 1997 15:15:35 -0800 |
HelFle8953@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 97-01-11 00:46:54 EST, jscohen@m2.sprynet.com (James > Cohen) writes: > > > Ummmm, boys? Are you aware that the Synchro Westy is only supposed to get > 16 highway and 16 city? Okay, milage may vary, but how is it possible that > you're getting between 25-50% better milage than you should? Could you > please share your magic with the rest of us? > > EPA esitmates are pretty accurate if a bit conservative, but these claims > you're making are astounding. Either your record keeping is inaccurate, or > there is something special about your Vans. Even non-Westy non-synchro > Vans don't get 23mpg. > The trick is speed. The Westy hits a wall about 55 to 65 mi/hr. It's a E=mc**2 thing ;) Larry
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