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On  1 Jul 98 at 20:42, Mark Thoma wrote:

> Hey volks,
> If any of you care.  I just filled the '82 turbo-d for the first time since the new engine.  Here's the poop...it went 401 miles on 12.43 gallons of #2.  That works out to 32.2 mpg.  Since I commute > Mark Thoma
If it's similar to my Jetta, mileage will only vary about 15-20% between
"leadfooted" and "granny" style driving... (I get from 52 to 60 mpg on my 85 TD
Jetta)

> p.s. when the intercooler gets hooked up I might even get an extra mpg or two!  Eat your hearts out gassers.
Yes, this would be interesting to know. Also would like to know if this will
help keep oil temps down. If you don't already have an oil temp or pressure
gauge, I'd recommend it. My TD heats up real quick on hills, causing a
noticeable drop in oil pressure within about a minute of climbing. Since
everything is uphill in a bus, this is even more reason to watch the temps...
:-)

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