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Subject: [T3] fuel mileage too good? > I keep a notebook in the glove box, and have recorded gas mileage > for 4 years. The last 4 tankfulls have seen a steady increase in > mileage, but I can't find a good reason for it. I've always noted > better mileage equals a better state of tune, but now I've noticed a > strange phenomena. > For three months my normal 80% city driving and 20% hwy commute > has been steady at 22-24 mpg. I then recorded a 25 mpg and then a 26 > mpg, w/o a drastic change in city/hwy. I've never gotten over 26 mpg > before today. After a 160 mile hwy road trip to Mt. Hood and back I > got 28 mpg! The car still runs the same, and the only maintenance > done was topping off with a 1/2 quart of oil after the 25 mpg fillup. > What's going on? I'm worried I might run too lean and burn up a > head. > Have you changed tires or tire pressure or anything like that. I wouldnt worry too much, I consistantly get 28-30 mpg with my FI '71 FB. Russ Wolfe russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org