Posted by George Marsh on March 08, 2014 at 12:43:38 from (173.85.210.233):
In Reply to: fuel economy posted by greg oliver on March 08, 2014 at 10:00:35:
Actucally it the opposite. In the early 60 a 40 hp VW might get 25 mpg. A mustang with a small v-8, 13 mpg.
Today I have a buick v-6 27 mpg best highway. City worst 20.
IMHO, to meet epa regs, the carb went bye-bye. Hello computers and fuel injection, better mileage, cleaner air.
The other day I walked past a very old F150. My eyes burned from the gas smell.
You keep the cars up today, it isn't unheard of for them to go over 200K. In the 60, 80K the engine was using oil. 100K time for a rebuild.
Can't remember the date, lets say 2026, cars are expected to get 50 mpg. Can't remember what trucks are to get. This change wouldn't have happened without government oversight.
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