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 KOM123
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| posted on October 27th, 2003 at 05:28 PM |
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Fuel consumption - Type 3's
Hi all,
I've searched through previous threads but can't seem to find much information on what sort of fuel consumption I could expect from the
various kinds of Type 3s. Most of the threads focus on Beetles and Kombis only.
In particular of interest would be Squarebacks with standard (or close to standard) motors. Am I off track in thinking that Fastbacks, Notchbacks and
Squarebacks have similar motors? If that's the case then feedback on fuel consumption on any Type 3 variation would be much appreciated.
Cheers 
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| posted on October 27th, 2003 at 05:57 PM |
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early type 3's had 1500's and lates had 1600's
squares are heavier but this shouldnt realy make a consumption difference
i get a healthy week from a tank, maybe a little less than a week, push it hard, lotsa stop start drinks it harder too.
gotta 1641 in mine
hope this helps a little
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| posted on October 27th, 2003 at 06:11 PM |
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Gotta also remember single carb vs twin carb models. My 64 square with the single side draft carby was excellent on fuel but i honestly couldnt tell
u how far i got although it is wasnt much worse than my 1990 pulsar. Looks better though....
Steven
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| posted on October 27th, 2003 at 06:12 PM |
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I think i used to get around 22 mpg or with my Type 3. There very thirsty because of the weight your lugging around.
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| posted on October 27th, 2003 at 06:27 PM |
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Thanks for the feedback so far, keep it coming!! :thumb
By the way this conversion table can come in handy too
http://www.teaching-english-in-japan.net/conversion/mpg
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| posted on October 28th, 2003 at 11:15 AM |
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I used to get about 20 odd mpg in my 69 Fastback, usually in peakhour traffic. Haven't bothered to check the 65 though.
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