Westy Fuel-up Log

1988 Volkswagen Vanagon
Property of obie. Added Apr 29 2011

Showing all fuel-ups and notes

Dec 31 2015

Rocky Mount, VA trip odo=247.3 ODO=98345

247.3

Miles
15.105

Gallons
$1.859

Cost/Gallon
$28.08

Total Spent
16.4

MPG

Added by obie on Jan 5 2016 at 11:06 pm

Hagerstown MD odo=98098 trip=241.8

241.8

Miles
14.733

Gallons
$2.039

Cost/Gallon
$30.04

Total Spent
16.4

MPG

Added by obie on Jan 5 2016 at 11:03 pm

Dec 29 2015

Clinton NJ odo=97856 trip=200.7

200.7

Miles
11.668

Gallons
$1.799

Cost/Gallon
$20.99

Total Spent
17.2

MPG

Added by obie on Jan 5 2016 at 11:01 pm

Newport, PA odo=97655 trip odo=444.4 - 227.8 = 216.6

216.6

Miles
14.557

Gallons
$2.159

Cost/Gallon
$31.43

Total Spent
14.9

MPG

Added by obie on Jan 5 2016 at 10:58 pm

Dec 28 2015

Dormont PA odo=97439 trip=227.8

227.8

Miles
14.060

Gallons
$2.159

Cost/Gallon
$30.36

Total Spent
16.2

MPG

Added by obie on Jan 5 2016 at 10:51 pm

Dec 24 2015

Fayetteville, WV odo=97211 trip=220.8

220.8

Miles
14.025

Gallons
$1.999

Cost/Gallon
$28.04

Total Spent
15.7

MPG

Added by obie on Jan 5 2016 at 10:48 pm

Dec 22 2015

96990, trip odo=67.6

67.6

Miles
5.021

Gallons
$1.869

Cost/Gallon
$9.38

Total Spent
13.5

MPG

Added by obie on Jan 5 2016 at 10:44 pm

Dec 14 2015

Odo=96922, Trip Odo=201.6

201.6

Miles
15.194

Gallons
$1.869

Cost/Gallon
$28.40

Total Spent
13.3

MPG

Added by obie on Dec 14 2015 at 6:51 pm

Dec 11 2015

Reinstalled fiberglass luggage rack over cab after removing accumulated leaves and debris from beneath rack clearing drainage pathways. Washed and waxed metal roof of cab, applied silicone sealant to bolts for rear flange of rack. Metal screens applied with epoxy placed beneath the five drains in floor of fiberglass luggage space. Labor by self.

96,900

Odometer

Added by obie on Dec 14 2015 at 7:04 pm

Oct 28 2015

Odo=96721, trip odo=160.5 First full tank driven since exhaust system repairs completed.

160.5

Miles
14.238

Gallons
$1.959

Cost/Gallon
$27.89

Total Spent
16.4

MPG

Added by obie on Oct 28 2015 at 1:22 pm

Oct 22 2015

Completed installation of GoWesty high pressure power steering line (pump outflow to steel line). Filled and bled PS system with Dexron ATF. Holding pressure and steering functioning well. No visible leaks. Parts cost $79.95 plus shipping approx. $15.00. Labor--Self Also replaced old worn Continental PS v-belt (9.5mm x 1075mm) with new Gates 15430 v-belt (approx. 1109mm). Gained extra space between PS pump and alternator necessary for installation of GoWesty PS line. Parts cost approx $20.00. Labor--Self

96,669

Odometer

Added by obie on Oct 23 2015 at 6:04 am

Oct 1 2015

Installed new aluminum valve covers and new cork valve cover gaskets, replacing rusting original steel covers. Covers from GoWesty, $29.95 plus shipping, cork gaskets from Bus Depot 79 cents x 2 =$1.58 plus shipping. Labor--Self Also replaced filter in power steering fluid reservoir, parts cost $6.90 plus shipping from Van-Cafe. Labor--Self

96,570

Odometer

Added by obie on Oct 23 2015 at 6:24 am

Sep 23 2015

Oil Change (20W-50 Castrol GTX) + new Mann oil filter this date, 9/23/15 by self. ODO=approx. 96,569

96,569

Odometer

Added by obie on Jan 19 2016 at 8:11 am

Sep 20 2015

Replaced original plastic Firewall Fuel Line Adapter with new steel adapter from Van-Cafe, Parts cost $39.95 plus shipping. Labor--Self

96,550

Odometer

Added by obie on Oct 23 2015 at 6:37 am

Sep 18 2015

Added by obie on Jun 29 2016 at 10:49 am

Aug 10 2015

Odo=96560 First Fill-Up since new exhaust system installed. 14.43 gallons plus partial fill-up of 4.04 gallons in June

247.2

Miles
18.470

Gallons
$2.239

Cost/Gallon
$41.35

Total Spent
0.0

MPG

Added by obie on Aug 15 2015 at 4:29 pm · partial

Jun 23 2015

Odo=96506 Did not reset trip odo for this partial fill-up (Still reads 193.4). Bought only four gallons to avoid running out of gas returning from Scott's Muffler in Davidson County. Planning to replace fuel lines soon, want tank close to empty.

193.4

Miles
4.040

Gallons
$2.629

Cost/Gallon
$10.62

Total Spent
0.0

MPG

Added by obie on Jun 25 2015 at 10:33 pm · partial

Apr 26 2015

Finished installing new Blaupunkt Toronto 420-BT stereo head unit. Digital tuning; detachable faceplate; remote control; single CD player; USB, SD, and aux inputs; hands-free Bluetooth calling.

96,464

Odometer

Added by obie on Apr 27 2015 at 2:04 am

Apr 18 2015

Replaced front wipers with 21" (driver) and 19" (passenger) Bosch Icon blades.

96,464

Odometer

Added by obie on Apr 18 2015 at 9:35 pm

Feb 25 2015

Includes today's fill-up of 14.170 gallons plus 2 gallons plus 10 gallons, total mileage=294.7 Lots of idling in driveway, short trips odo=96313

294.7

Miles
26.170

Gallons
$2.199

Cost/Gallon
$57.55

Total Spent
12.8

MPG

Added by obie on Feb 28 2015 at 8:34 pm

Nov 26 2014

NC inspection completed. Replaced left-side license plate bulb at home. No emissions test required.

96,188

Odometer

Added by obie on Nov 30 2014 at 7:36 pm

Odo=96188, trip odo =170 Bought 10 gallons overpriced premium fuel at Reynolda Chevron Station when car was inspected. Did not reset trip odo.

170.0

Miles
10.018

Gallons
$3.819

Cost/Gallon
$38.26

Total Spent
0.0

MPG

Added by obie on Nov 30 2014 at 7:27 pm · partial

Nov 10 2014

Replaced seven-year-old DieHard battery with new Interstate battery from Costco, approximately $84 plus tax, core fee refunded at store. Using as main starting battery, installed under passenger seat. Size is 96-590, (590 CCA) 42-month free replacement

96,200

Odometer

Added by obie on Nov 10 2014 at 9:23 pm

Jun 14 2014

Second fill-up since tank replacement; no leaks at any gasket Odo= 96018 Lots of idling in driveway

154.1

Miles
13.440

Gallons
$3.459

Cost/Gallon
$46.49

Total Spent
11.5

MPG

Added by obie on Jun 19 2014 at 1:42 pm

Mar 21 2014

Oil and filter changed March 22, 2014 with 4.5 quarts Castrol GTX 20W-50. Antifreeeze topped off to just above Min line of tank. ODO=95898

95,898

Odometer

Added by obie on Mar 23 2014 at 5:40 am

Mar 18 2014

odo=95864 Total 17.833 gallons includes 4 gallons to test new fuel tank, then 13.833 fill-up after 10-15 mile test drive. Probably lost small additional volume of fuel when draining old tank

259.0

Miles
17.833

Gallons
$3.349

Cost/Gallon
$59.72

Total Spent
14.5

MPG

Added by obie on Mar 18 2014 at 5:25 pm

Mar 16 2014

Completed replacement of fuel tank with new tank from Bus Depot. Replaced vapor lines from main tank to both expansion tanks and cross-tank bridge tubing. New rubber grommets(GoWesty kit)to all tank openings. New sender unit for gas gauge installed. New Bosch fuel filter installed. ODO=95854

95,854

Odometer

Added by obie on Mar 18 2014 at 5:40 pm

Oct 19 2013

odo=95604

176.2

Miles
12.701

Gallons
$3.289

Cost/Gallon
$41.77

Total Spent
13.9

MPG

Added by obie on Oct 19 2013 at 2:27 pm

Sep 20 2013

Odo=95428

166.5

Miles
13.350

Gallons
$3.389

Cost/Gallon
$45.24

Total Spent
12.5

MPG

Added by obie on Sep 20 2013 at 5:57 am

Jul 31 2013

On approximately this date replaced old tires & wheels. Old tires were 195/75R14 Michelin LTX that were on vehicle when purchased from Ray Engblom. Replaced original equipment 14" steel wheels with new 15" alloys from GoWesty. Mounted four new all-weather Nokian WR G2 tires in 215/60 R15 size. Spare tire is a new 195/75 R14 on 14" steelie. ODO= Approx 95400

95,400

Odometer

Added by obie on Oct 5 2013 at 3:53 pm

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