<VV> Gas mileage

[Bill H.]

                                    B"H

Stephen:  A number of possibilities should be checked
as possible causes of poor fuel mileage:

1.  Type of driving - city or highway?
2.  Ensure brakes are not binding
3.  Wheel bearings too tight?
4.  Tranny slipping? (tachometer at highway speeds to
check rpm)
5.  Fuel leaks?
6.  Dirty air cleaner
7.  Check electrical/ignition:  Points, wires, plugs
8.  Check vacuum, ensure it's steady and within specs
9.  PCV valve - check condition
10. Mechanical condition of engine internals,
including valve train, pistons, rings, etc.
11. Gas filter

Hope this helps.  Let me know how you make out...Bill
Hershkowitz  69 Monza 110 PG





From: Stephen Upham <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
To: Virtual  Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Subject: <VV> 
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:55:17 -0500

I've been driving around in the Monza whenever I can
find an  
opportunity.  A concern that I'm having now is the gas
mileage.   
Apparently, I have the Hummer edition Monza.  My gas
mileage for the  
last three fill-ups have been 14.3, 12.4, and 10.85
respectively.   
This is a new rebuild with new carbs and an electric
fuel pump, but  
even then, I would expect the numbers to be reversed. 
I still have  
the transmission not staying in low past 15-25 off the
line, kicking  
as it shifts from D to L when coming to a stop, and no
kick down.   
I'm awaiting time to check the vacuum on the
modulator.
Ideas?

Stephen Upham
Dallas, Texas



       
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