Welcome to ecomodder.
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Originally Posted by bigash
I drive an old V.W camper...its as aerodynamic as a brick!
I've replaced the petrol engine with a Golf turbo diesel
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Engine swaps count as pretty hardcore ecomodding
These old VWvans were serious gas guzzlers.
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when I'm cruising I reckon I get 40mpg.
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US or IMP ?
40mpg US would be pretty darn good for such a vehicle.
Changing your driving habits with the hypermiling tips (see top of the page) could see you improve your fuel mileage as well.
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A bit difficult to tell with these old VW speedo's though.
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It's worth checking the odometer against a GPS unit so you know how much it and the speedo are off.