typical for an 87 300D?
 

I'm new to my 87 300D, I used to have an '82 so I'm still getting my bearings. I'm trying to figure out how many miles I can expect to a tank? Right now I get anywhere from 340 to 400 ranging from 50/50 town/highway to 80/30 town/highway. What's the norm?

The car needs a little bit of work (such as brakes sticking- which when finished later today will improve the mileage I'm sure) but I just want to see what in the ballpark I can expect. I got the car soley for commuting...to diesel school :D

Multiply the total fuel tank's gallons by 28 mpg, and you'll hit the range pretty close, for that car.

I have had my 87 for a month. My findings on 4 fill ups: 27, 28, 31 and 27.

EPA rating was 20/25 IIRC. I get 23 in suburban driving. Fuel warning light comes on around 380-390 miles.

Sixto
87 300D

It sounds like I'm getting a normal driving range out of a tank then. And should get better when my brakes are no longer dragging. Thanks guys

It will also improve when they swtich away from the winter formulation Diesel.

Sixto
87 300D

Expect low 20s in the city, high 20s the occasional brush with 30-31 when the moons are aligned (happened to me a few times) on the freeway.

I was getting high 20's in mixed driving and low 30's on the highway with the 87 I used to own.