Re: MK1 KM-age [fuel consumption]

[Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.Colorado.EDU>]

First...with an Auto, you never going to see the gas mileage of a
manual....second...time to look at your fuel mixture...probably running
rich....(did 80 roccos come with Oxy sensors? if so, check that)

Eric


On Thu, 10 Dec 1998, Pete Jacobsen wrote:

> Hey
> I just figured out my fuel consumption today,
> It's pretty WEAK!! I can't beleive it...
> 
> Here are my recent stats, note I use Supreme, and fill to the brim.
> 
> Nov 23 :  22.50$   35.87L   222km
> Nov 28 :  21.50    33.75    251
> Dec  1 :  22.00    35.00    208
> Dec  5 :  22.00    34.54    217
> 
> 
> Well in those alone I averaged 22 bucks a tank (canadian) but only 
> rolled for 224.5 km a trip. That works out to 6.453 km/L or something 
> like 15 mpg -- yeah no shit!
> 
> Here's what I account some of this to:
> I had a new engine installed (1992 1.8L 8v GTI)
> I'm running a heavy sub box (150lbs) in the trunk
> I weigh 200 lbs and drive with at least 2 to 4 other females in the car 
> at most times (shoved in the back seat)
> I've got about 50 lbs of dynamat all over the car
> My tires are as bald as my dad's head
> And I drive pretty damn fast -- even with the automatic I have in there 
> -- you've heard my stories about unmarked popo SUV's...
> 
> Now what should I be checking out in the engine compartment?
> Ie: what's next on my christmas list??? ;)
> 
> A pretty damn po'd, 
>  
>  Pete
>  80 silver flash rocco
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