cox.net> writes: > Not rocket science, guys - You want MPGs, slow down. > Had my nose rubbed in it driving a VW Bus for 30 years; > 35 mph 24 mpg, 55 mph 16 mpg. It'd manage 70+ mph > on the flat, but the fuel consumption was intolerable, and > a cross wind would put you in the klong, so did'nt spend > enough time in that part of the envelope to get real numbers. Hehe, the early VW buses had a reputation for having the 'aerodynamics of a brick' http://www.vwbusstop.demon.nl/bushistory/ Later there were spoiler kits and the like to improve it. Of course driving slower reduces aerodynamic loss but while one's at it one may switch to non-balloon tyres and run them at max. allowed pressure (not in summer) and tune the engine to run better at low power with leaner mixture (plugs and timing), as well as change the transmission oil to the lightest possible. Peter P. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist