Re: [Amc-list] 17.339 MPG around town

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I dunno what they do, but mine looks like it is sitting right between 21-22mpg and that's with me "having fun".
I drive it so litlle it's hard to be economical....
I've allready got half the 300 miles I managed last year on it!
Put over a 100 on it today.
Runs smoother at 70 than at 60-65, makes it harder to be gentleon the highway too...

I got to research a heater control valve for it though. I can't get the heat to shut off, I'm guessing the valve took a crap.
I'd like to find a real correct bolt to the dash one. Right now I have to open the floor vents to combat the toasty feet...

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> On Sun, 25 May 2008, Bruce Griffis wrote:
> 
> > Anyway, I'm pretty happy with better than 17, and it looks like 20-21
> > would definately be within reach!
> 
> Oh yeah, with your setup that's probably just fine for in-town
> putt-putt. At whatever the cruise "sweet spot" is for your car
> I doubt you'll get less than 22mpg or so.
> 
> All in all, highway driving is really easy on cars! Freeways
> are more or less flat and level, with controlled grades. Unless
> congested, no stress on brakes. Only if the suspension is rotten
> will it be unpleasant or worse. The open road sees steady cruise
> speed, lots of airflow, and low accel/decel.
> 
> 
> I think though if the rings were better mine would get better
> mileage. I run wide tires, but 34 psi. 50 weight in the
> transmission, overdrive, 2100 rpm@60mph, it ought to be better
> than 22mpg I think.
> 
> 
> I wonder what cheats they pulled to get 30 mpg from those Mobil
> Economy Runs! I assume thin oils everywhere, good for contesting
> but not so good for longevity!
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Amc-list mailing list
> Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list

_______________________________________________
Amc-list mailing list
Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list