84 240 wagon MPG

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84 240 wagon MPG[ALL/1998] posted by Jeff Zirzow on
Sunday, 21 September 1997, at 11:38 p.m.

I currently have an 1984 240DL sedan (4 door, steel wheels, B23 engine, automatic transmission) We currently get 28-30 mpg in the summer with mostly highway driving. We are using synthetic oil that has improved MPG by at least 2.

Here’s my question:
We are buying a 1984 wagon (automatic transmission, alloy wheels, 4 cylinder engine, roof rack). I haven’t got to check the exact engine model yet.

Wed like to get an idea of what kind of fuel economy we might expect. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Re: 84 240 wagon MPG[ALL/1998] posted by John Marshall on
Saturday, 27 September 1997, at 5:44 p.m.

Jeff,

I have an 84 240DL wagon with 137,000 miles. Currently I'm getting 26mpg
on the highway and around town (mostly highway).

John

P.S I have the B23F Engine.

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