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wcfvw69 
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15-16MPG
Stock dual port engine with 90.5 pistons. Solex 34-3 with 130 main jet, 205Q DVDA distributor, stock muffler, etc.
I've never tracked just freeway mileage but need to!
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Combinations
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG? (Please post) |
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| I did 26mpg with my 2L with Weber dual carb. Engine just rebuilt. I go easy on the pedal. |
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Danwvw
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG? (Please post) |
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We got over 24 mpg coming home from camping on the I5 doing 65 mph and higher when passing the trucks. It's the Type 1 DP Engine 74mm Stroke, 88mm bore, Web-cam 163, Stock VW heads and Dual DRLA 36mm carbs.
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fxshov
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 8:18 am Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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informative posts.
1973 mostly 2 passengers. Oh maybe one German Shepherd too.
2055 engine type 4
electronic points
Dual 44's
Freeway flyer Trans
185/65/15 tires
40 psi
I run it kinda hard.
10 mpg around town
13 mpg Hwy.
Mileage might be a little higher due to reduced overall od tire size to speedo ratio.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 9:37 am Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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I don't care that it is slow, noisy, or smelly - Im with my PACK!!
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fxshov
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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That's the truth too.....
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Spike0180
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 5:43 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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I've been getting 19-21mpg. I have a 1776 type 1 engine with a w110 cam, stock exhaust and just nice stock heads and crank. This is 90% city driving.
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blatzer
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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| the last trip i took in my 78 westfalia with the standard fuel injected 2 liter engine was 20 mpg |
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Amskeptic
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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It has almost been another half-decade since I visited this thread?
NaranjaWesty has just knocked out 2,000 miles in the last ten days,
ave 16 mpg @ 65 mph
IF I behave and go 55 (damn near impossible) I can get 18-20mpg.
BobD last got 16.7 mpg
Chloe got 22 mpg
See you in 2022 . . .
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Thought I would update, now that it has been a half a decade since I last visited this thread.
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009
I am 12,233 miles into the itinerary this summer. So far my overall gas mileage with stock Solex carbs and an average cruising speed of 70-72 mph, is 19.2 mpg. In the mountains, it drops to just below 16mpg. On the flats 22 mpg. I once got 24 mpg to a tank, but that was because I was only going 50-55 mph with a good tailwind.
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2009
Road Warrior (1973 w/1700 factory dual carbs) 70-72 mph
Total Miles 21,458
Average fuel economy 19.0 mpg
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2010
BobD (1978 w/2000 factory fuel injection) 70-72 mph
Total Miles 24,598
Average fuel economy 18.3 mpg
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2013
Chloe (1970 w/1600 factory singleport 30Pict3) 57-60 mph
Total Miles 22,395
Average fuel economy 19.5 mpg
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bigbore
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:49 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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my stock 71 westy gets on average 20-22 mpg but I have gotten 30 mpg a few times.
my stock 81 aircooled vanagon gets average 18 mpg so not bad I cant wait to see what my 1904 for my 70 westy will get.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:42 am Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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Ahhhh to be back in the days of a fresh engine and 22mpg… 
We're currently enjoying a Totally and Completely Floored lap of the country at 17mpg average, between 62 and 68 MPH. Cylinder heads have yet to hit 390°, and I do not think my oil pressure relief valve has closed on the highway since July.
Last time I was going to retire this engine, I ran across the desert on 1.5 quarts of oil to "see what happens…" This time, I'm going to lean out the main jet until I get the heads to 425° and see what fuel economy turns in to. Next year, hmmm, turbocharger?
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Amskeptic
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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Ahhhh to be back in the days of a fresh engine and 22mpg…
We're currently enjoying a Totally and Completely Floored lap of the country at 17mpg average, between 62 and 68 MPH. Cylinder heads have yet to hit 390°, and I do not think my oil pressure relief valve has closed on the highway since July.
Last time I was going to retire this engine, I ran across the desert on 1.5 quarts of oil to "see what happens…" This time, I'm going to lean out the main jet until I get the heads to 425° and see what fuel economy turns in to. Next year, hmmm, turbocharger?
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So where are you?
I just did Lordsburg NM to Phoenix on I-10 @ 60 mph, 102* afternoon temps, top CHT 416*, fuel economy 20.7 mpg.
Guess who forgot to richen the mixture coming down off the highlands??
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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A recent 500 mile drive up to the mountains in my HEAVILY loaded Westphalia bus and back rewarded me with 20 MPG.
Stock 1971 engine with the exception of the 90.5 pistons; which bump the displacement up to a 1776. I was thrilled with that mileage.
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richparker
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So I'm finally gonna post here after 15,000 miles and a year and a half trending.
17-18 Mpg daily
Avg 22.8 on my last 3000 mile trip
Lovin it! |
Haven’t posted here in 4 years.
The stats above were on my old 2109.
Current mileage of my 2175 with 20k on it are:
16-18 in town, it’s soooo much fun ripping through the gears in town
21-22 on the highway (usually loaded) with a high tank of 24.5 (in 2018)
Don’t know the last time my oil hit 220* or my head temps hit 400*. It runs as cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce.
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airschooled
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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What are y’all averaging for cruising speed? Those are nice numbers! I’m a millennial so I can’t keep my foot out of it. 
RobbieInUrbana
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richparker
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG (miles per gallon) fuel gas mileage FAQ |
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What are y’all averaging for cruising speed? Those are nice numbers! I’m a millennial so I can’t keep my foot out of it.
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21-22 on the highway (usually loaded) |
 what are you cruising at? 40-45 mph on highway! And what kind of munchies we talking about?  Probably not wise when you cross into Utah.
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| Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: What's your MPG? (Please post) |
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| I did 26mpg with my 2L with Weber dual carb. Engine just rebuilt. I go easy on the pedal. |
You're lean.
Jetted correct should yield ~20mpg on the highway. And ~15mpg around town with a light foot.
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