Re: 85 4KCSQ gas mileage

["Rick H. Louie" <rlouie@usa.net>]

Brett M. Clapham wrote:
> 
> I am trying to get a handle on where my gas mileage should be.  I am
> currently getting 20 mpg (not good).  I need a reference point to know when
> I have corrected the problem.  Just replace O2 sensor, and am going to
> replace throttle position switches too.  What is everyone else getting?
> 
> city mpg?
> 
> highway mpg?
> 
> Best|Regards
> 
> Brett|M.|Clapham
> San|Diego|State|University
> Methods|of|Geographical|Analysis
I think 20mpg is good gas mileage for the 2.2 I5.  I have a 1984 Coupe
GT with the 2.2I5 and am averaging about 22mpg for a lighter car than
your 4KCSQ.  If I do pure highway driving, I may get as much as 25, if I
don't stomp on it too much.  This is in Denver on regular 85 octane.
-- 
Rick H. Louie
rlouie@usa.net
1984 Coupe GT - Zermatt Silver, Chocolate Brown Leatherette, 124K