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Re: Fuel Consumption

To: Dan Ray <danray@bluegrass.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel Consumption
From: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 16:07:15 -0500
Dan Ray wrote:
> 
> I would hazard a guess that good "average" fuel consumption for a B is
> around 22 mpg. That is...the most I've gotten is 26.5 and the worst is about
> 19. I would say a good goal for max economy is 23-24 mpg.
> Those are U.S., not Imperial gallons. You don't want me to calculate to
> metric, do you? :) Actually, I had a neat little application that converted
> all measurements, but can't find it right now, darn it.
> 
> Dan
> 73 B
> 
> >Is there such a thing as an "average" fuel consumption (or "ideal" fuel
> >consumption) for a stock, standard MGB?  If not, would anyone hazard any
> >thoughts on such an average for a mostly city/suburban (some country)
> >driven vehicle?

I was thumbing through John Twist's Tech manual when I came across his
comment on average MGB mileage.  John believes that 25 mpg is the norm -
for SU equipped cars.  With a ZS - in proper condition - he says the
mileage figure will be much higher (but he didn't give any numbers).

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