1988 Vari-Ho - Same running issues return. *11.08.10*

[volvosneverdie]

MPGs.

340 has a 10 gallon tank?

I topped the tank and its done 164 miles to dead half way.

so 32.8 miles per gallon?

is that correct mathmatics?

Im quite happy if the numbers are right.
Thats about what the fiesta was getting.

[Speedy88]

42 litres = 9.23870461 Imperial gallons

so 164/4.62 = 35.5MPG

However, depends how accurate you gauge is. The only true way to find out what you've used is to fill the tank again.

[Chris_C]

For true MPG-ness, go to the petrol station and brim it again bud.

That way you have a known number of litres rather than a guess.

[volvosneverdie]

ah. thanks gents.
hadnt thought of that.
even though im sure someones told me that before.

to the petrol station!

[jtbo]

Petrol tank shape among other things affects how meter will move, with my 360 half way on gauge was more like 1/4 left

[volvosneverdie]

42 litres = 9.23870461 Imperial gallons

so 164/4.62 = 35.5MPG

However, depends how accurate you gauge is. The only true way to find out what you've used is to fill the tank again.

ok, i topped the tank and 30 litres went in 175 miles.

Er, someone do maths!

[volvosneverdie]

Quick update,

Now with added Wheel (wood still to come), filthyjohn-spec awesome shiny nuts, and some new chairs.

[macplaxton]

42 litres = 9.23870461 Imperial gallons

so 164/4.62 = 35.5MPG

However, depends how accurate you gauge is. The only true way to find out what you've used is to fill the tank again.

ok, i topped the tank and 30 litres went in 175 miles.

Er, someone do maths!

30 litres (exactly?) = 30/4.55 = 6.593 gallons. 175 miles / 6.593 gallons = 26.54 mpg.

It's not bad for an urban trundle....

btw, why are you selling a rev counter? Could you not bin the big jumbo clock in the dash???

[volvosneverdie]

well it was 30.1 summat, and im selling because leather seats cost a lot.
If it doesnt sell, it IS indeed getting fitted. That was my origonal plan Cochise.

[macplaxton]

Handy thing to have along with a collection of vacuum gauges so you can see what the Vario is doing without having to temporarily hook them up.

[volvosneverdie]

Handy thing to have along with a collection of vacuum gauges so you can see what the Vario is doing without having to temporarily hook them up.

id love an economter too. be really handy along with a rev counter.

maybe start the hunt after next payday.

[macplaxton]

Keep grafting... I'm still getting over the shock of working the past 4 days in a row.

[volvosneverdie]

Keep grafting... I'm still getting over the shock of working the past 4 days in a row.

Hang in there champ.
5 or 6 in a row and youll be due a holiday.
Or a weekend.

[macplaxton]

5 or 6 in a row and youll be due a holiday.
Or a weekend.

Your knowledge of EC reg 561/2006 astounds me!

[volvosneverdie]

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Gave it another good clean.