walterwood
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2 mile/gal projected loss of fuel economy with "modification" of 2009 Jetta why?
Subj: 2 mile/gal projected loss of fuel economy with "modification" of 2009 Jetta why?
related Subj: "modification" vs "buyback" 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagon
I just received a "recall" package describing the "modification" for my 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagon located here in California. The package describes the proposed "modification" as reducing fuel economy by 2 miles/gallon and I'd be interested in any engineering assessments about what exactly the "modification" fix does that reduces fuel economy and performance.
Also of interest although not directly related to fuel economy, VWcourtsettlement.com is reporting they will pay $21,136.73 if I return it on 4/2/2018 or if I do the "modification" on that same date a payment of $6011.73 but the "modification" is described as reducing fuel economy by an estimated 2 miles per gallon and also effecting engine noise and performance. I'm considering 4/2/2018 because that is the month the registration will be due along with a CA required "smog test" that I am presuming would be failed without the "modification." An earlier "modification" or "buyback" date 8/26/2017 results in a smaller restitution payment of $5906.73 for "modification" and $20506.73 for "buyback." So it seems like it is better to delay until shortly before the required "smog" test.
Subj: 2 mile/gal projected loss of fuel economy with "modification" of 2009 Jetta why?
related Subj: "modification" vs "buyback" 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagon
I just received a "recall" package describing the "modification" for my 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagon located here in California. The package describes the proposed "modification" as reducing fuel economy by 2 miles/gallon and I'd be interested in any engineering assessments about what exactly the "modification" fix does that reduces fuel economy and performance.
Also of interest although not directly related to fuel economy, VWcourtsettlement.com is reporting they will pay $21,136.73 if I return it on 4/2/2018 or if I do the "modification" on that same date a payment of $6011.73 but the "modification" is described as reducing fuel economy by an estimated 2 miles per gallon and also effecting engine noise and performance. I'm considering 4/2/2018 because that is the month the registration will be due along with a CA required "smog test" that I am presuming would be failed without the "modification." An earlier "modification" or "buyback" date 8/26/2017 results in a smaller restitution payment of $5906.73 for "modification" and $20506.73 for "buyback." So it seems like it is better to delay until shortly before the required "smog" test.