What's your MPG?

crofty · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:52 pm Post subject: What's your MPG?

Mine is not too impressive at around 15mpg with a 34-3 and a SVDA 034 on a 1600 dual port.
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GSD_Master · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:08 pm Post subject:

I was also wondering about some of the little things that can be done to improve gas milage. I know an electronic ignition and a good tune up will help. Is there anything else?
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miscreantgnomie · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject:

Mine is powered by glares and looks Smile

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crofty · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject:

miscreantgnomie · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject:

probably 17 18 :_
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Acetone Jack · Samba Member Joined: November 01, 2006 Posts: 110

Did you test your MPG with a GPS or road markers?

I thought I was getting about 15-16mpg but turned out that the odometer was horribly off, not to mention I'm running larger that stock tires.

A healthy Thing should be pulling between 20-25 mpg

obviously stay under 60mph in fourth on the freeway.

klokard · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2005 Posts: 158

No secrets to getting appropriate MPG in a 181. The key word here is appropriate. They are not as aerodynamic as the beetle and have a lower set of gears so they are not made to get beetle MPG. That being said the obvious applies. Proper tuning including valves and ignition (both timing and dwell), properly inflated tires, driving in the correct gear and a properly jetted carb make for about 22 - 24 avg MPG.

crofty · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:38 pm Post subject:

Towel Rail · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:13 am Post subject:

My odometer is broken, so I have no clue about my car. Razz

Using a GPS to figure out odometer error is a really good idea. Rest of it is obvious tuneup stuff you've no doubt gone over with your Buses: check the brakes and wheel bearings for excessive drag, don't carry unnecessary stuff, drive slower, check the alignment, new plugs, right jetting, right timing, clean the aircleaner, etc. Smaller tires, synthetic transmission oil, and thinner engine oil might make a difference, too.

Oh, and lose some weight, fatass. Laughing

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sam_w · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:23 am Post subject:

Sean

I get better gas mileage than my 63 singlecab, it gets 22 mpg, when I drove to the Classic & up to CLara in Olympia, WA in the thingster I was getting about 25 mpg
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perello · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:25 am Post subject:

last time I checked it was around 25 mpg ..1600DP that leaked oil

now I am building a 1600SP..I dont expect any difference in that sense Wink

Thingggg · Samba Member Joined: June 30, 2004 Posts: 353

20mpg with one richer jet worse than my L-Jet 412 Shocked

CO/HO test can tell you a lot.
http://www.ratwell.com/mirror/interro/techgas.html

CO = partialy burt fuel

HO = unburt fuel

Ian Epperson · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:41 am Post subject:

Because of a fuel leak, I'm getting about 10MPG right now - it goes even lower the longer it sits!

Do you smell gas anywhere around the car? Are any of your fuel tank seals bad, allowing the gas to evaporate to the atmosphere? I've lost half a gallon in a day just by leaving the gas cap off!

So, in addition to checking the tuning, also check for fuel leaks.
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howiesfamily · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject:

I'm averaging 20mpg. I've got the original 1600 dp with a .009 and 34PICT-3 with a slightly larger than stock jet. Just put some new 195/75-14's on the ground. I'm cruising the freeway about 65 for probably 50 miles or more a day with another 50 miles city driving.
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crofty · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject:

miscreantgnomie · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject:

i have 15 inch wheels on mine wonder how much thats affesting gas milage.

I smell gas around my wifes ghia maybe thats why gas milage is bad.

I thought it was dual 40s and a 1915 might be evaporation never thought of it thanks.
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62 sc, 62 SO 34, 61 mango, (2) 67 deluxe in crappy shape, 73 thing, 64 ghia,
and some embarassing bays. shhh, I just use them for storage. (hides)
San Antonio (SAAC/VOSA)

FV195 · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:10 pm Post subject:

74 with 1835, dual 34 webbers, 15" tires I'm getting 26mpg on a long trip, floating at 70
THOR

miscreantgnomie · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:03 am Post subject:

oldthingguy · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject:

Mine depends on how much my wife makes me run the gas heater. With a 1904cc and dual carbs it's actually in the high teens around town.


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