The Martins wrote:

> Just bought a 85 Vanagon.  Seem to get real bad mileage. (75mile per 1/2
> tank)  I'm currently cleaning it up real good also putting in new plugs,
> cap ,etc.  etc.  Anything  special to fix for such terrible mileage ?  In
> that 75 miles it did buck and hesitate, etc. after 15 minutes at 55mph.
> Turning it off and restarting didn't majically fix it, it worked itself out
> in a short time.  Only drove it a few miles since then, as it's real dirty
> inside and I have to take care of that, but it hasn't happened since.
> Although I have not cruised for 15 min. since either.  Do I read too much
> into things and need to wait it out, or is this a common problem that I can
> be perpared to rectify ?
>
> Thanks,  Merry Christmas
>
> Larry

Very first thing I do when I get a new set of wheels is to give it an oil and
filter change as well as changing the air cleaner element, plugs ,points (if
any)  as well as any other cheap parts that the PO would have neglected
(seeeing he was selling it anyway)  After renewing these then I start on the
other possibles that I know will cost me an arm and leg.Try it!  may be as
simple as a dirty air cleaner element. ( Your message states it may have been
used to carry dirt or something similiar.)

Seasons greetings to all

Ray