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Hallo,
I´m going to tune up my 31 engine with new ignition parts and I would be very glad about some experiences in fuel consumption. What is "normal" for a sport coupe when everyting works well ?
Thanks for answers
Regards from germany
Juergen
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Hi, Each answer you get will in all probability vary. I would suggest you would get about 17-19 in a good car and normal driving.  
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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When i drive maximum 55 kilometre/hour running my 1930 Sports Roadster 7,5 - 8 kilometre. for one liter gasoline.  :vcca:
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We just got home from the southern spring tour with our 30 coupe we got 16.5 to 17.5 drove about 400 miles and had a great time.
Dens Chevys 1927 Speedster 1928 coupe 1941street rod 1947Fleetline 4 door 1949 1/2 ton Pickup (sold) 1954 210 4 door 1972 Monte Carlo 2003 Corvette convt..
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If my math (below) is correct, it would appear that you are getting approxomately 19 miles per (U.S.) gallon of gas. I think that's pretty good for a 1930 Chevrolet.
3.8 litres = 1 US gallon
8 kilometres = approximately 5 U.S. miles
3.8 x 5 = 19 mpg
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Grease Monkey
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Thanks to all for your kindly infos and experiences in fuel consumption. I will check it now in the next weeks, but at least it doesn´t matter.
Regards Juergen
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Backyard Mechanic
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I would answer Juergen in german, because this is our native language, but I answer in english for everybody.
My 1931 Chevy did "drink" about 22Liter per 100kilometer, when I got it. Now, after working on carburator and ignition, it is at 15 ltr/100km, but I am sure it is possible to get it a bit more down. Here in germany the gas is awful expensive now, and even the old cars should not consume more than necessary.
let me calculate....one gallon is about 7,70 USD here in germany...not really funny...
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