Back from Toronto-Florida trip 84 5000S
03-29-2005, 07:18 AM
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Back from Toronto-Florida trip 84 5000S
First of all, I would like to say thanks to Tom, Russ and Larry for making our little get together possible and driving 4 hours each way from and to Fort Lauderdale. I thought we had a great conversation. It would be great to see you guys again sometimes.
Yes, our Audi made another long distance trip trouble free. The return drive was a bit boring as we were followed by rain for like, 600 miles. Fuel economy was once again great despite full load and upkeep with fast driving cars. I do have precise info (full tank on departure, full on the other measuring point), so if you guys have interest I will do the calculations and post it.
Zoran in Toronto
Yes, our Audi made another long distance trip trouble free. The return drive was a bit boring as we were followed by rain for like, 600 miles. Fuel economy was once again great despite full load and upkeep with fast driving cars. I do have precise info (full tank on departure, full on the other measuring point), so if you guys have interest I will do the calculations and post it.
Zoran in Toronto
03-29-2005, 08:19 AM
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Yes, it was nice to meet you, as well as Larry
Misery loves company . . .
Please let us know the gory details of your car's MPG.
Also, search this forum for the word "ultrasonic".
Glad to hear that your trip was a safe one.
Please let us know the gory details of your car's MPG.
Also, search this forum for the word "ultrasonic".
Glad to hear that your trip was a safe one.
03-29-2005, 12:50 PM
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It was a real pleasure to meet you Zoran
Glad to hear the return trip was safe. Post your trip numbers when you get a chance. Next year hopefully the timing will be better where you and Larry will be in town at the same time for a longer period of time.
Many thanks again for the parts.
Many thanks again for the parts.
03-29-2005, 12:56 PM
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Thanks for that Post article
I also picked up the Sunday paper and read the story. There was no easy way of getting around that one!
Speaking of gas mileage, with the nearly 2 hours of bumper to bumper traffic plus constant AC, we managed 28 mpg for the trip.
Speaking of gas mileage, with the nearly 2 hours of bumper to bumper traffic plus constant AC, we managed 28 mpg for the trip.
03-29-2005, 04:41 PM
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Some trip statistic
On one measured distance of 1740 km (1087.5 miles) I had tanked 40.8 gallons of regular gasoline. That makes an respectfull average of 26.6 mpg (or 8.9 liters per 100km). Like said in earlier post, I did not try to break any record, car had full load and I was quite heavy on the gas pedal. The total cost for a gasoline on that leg of the trip was US$85. My all time record with same Audi was 29.7 mpg on the same Toronto- Florida route several years ago, but that time I did drive very modestly (slower speed, less load, narrower tires). Yes, the car is a 5sp non turbo/non quattro WU engine, and yes, it is a very different story with the city driving where the car gets only about 19 mpg.
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03-29-2005, 08:52 PM
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Re: Some trip statistic
Actual GOOD gas mileage on the highway?? Getting my hopes up here, my '87 NF motor auto Avant gets like 18-19 city. Haven't had it long enough for a highway trip, but now I have some HOPE! 
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03-30-2005, 03:50 AM
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Impressive gas mileage
I'm sure that the efficiency of your 5-speed tranny contributes.
My old WU-engined automatic transmission 1984 5000S returned nothing like those numbers.
My old WU-engined automatic transmission 1984 5000S returned nothing like those numbers.
03-30-2005, 04:57 AM
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On your old 84, I would have to believe that
constantly running the Delco compressor was the primary cause of your poor mpg both local & hwy, the slush box didn't help either.
Were you getting worse than me on my 85?
Locally with ac on I'm getting 22 mpg. I think replacing the Delco with the Denso compressor helped a bit.
Were you getting worse than me on my 85?
Locally with ac on I'm getting 22 mpg. I think replacing the Delco with the Denso compressor helped a bit.
03-30-2005, 05:10 AM
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Yup, very good numbers
You have done a remarkable job of maintenance and TLC! Great looking & operating T44!
When my 85 Avant was new, I was able to get highway mpg's up into the high 20's. Back then the speed limit was 55 mph, that helped.
Not sure what I can get now on the highway any more, as I have not steadily driven the 85 on the highways long enough to empty a full tank of fuel for many years now.
When my 85 Avant was new, I was able to get highway mpg's up into the high 20's. Back then the speed limit was 55 mph, that helped.
Not sure what I can get now on the highway any more, as I have not steadily driven the 85 on the highways long enough to empty a full tank of fuel for many years now.