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Re: [T3] mpg


Will,
Here are my tips:
- lighten the load
- add 1-3 psi tire pressure on 155SR15 tires
- use 5W30 synthetic motor
- use 75W90 synthetic gear oil if a 4-speed
- aftermarket exhaust system
- loosen the generator belt adjustment just a little bit
John
John McMahon
Abilene, Texas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Will McCreight" <whmcc@attglobal.net>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 9:55 PM
Subject: [T3] mpg


> At Dave Hall's website:
>
> http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/t3hist.htm
>
> there is the following info:
>
> August 1968 *
> *Electronic Fuel Injection introduced; double-joint rear axle, internal
> filler release, hazard flashers. FI Automatic 30 mpg. Radial tyres and
> petrol heater as extras.
>
>
> So my question is this...first, are those Imperial Gallons or US
gallons,,, and if Imperial, what should I expect as the maximum regularly
attainable mpg in US gallons?  Currently my FI '70 SQ is getting 23 mpg city
(so much better than the 11 mpg I was getting when basically only two
injectors/cylinders were firing), and I'd like to up that toward whatever I
can achieve.
> What should I expect, and what things can I change or adjust in order to
improve my mpg's?
> Thanx in advance.
>
>
> --
> Will McCreight
> whmcc@attglobal.net
> Portland, OR
> (208) 661-6262 cell
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