Tragick
Active member
Hi,
I'm new to the forums but have owned a tdi (2 jettas and now a passat) since I have been able to drive at the age of 17 (I'm 40 now!), so I love the car. I searched the forums for a while and can't quite come up with answers to the following few questions. There are a lot of mechanics/service/experienced people here whom definitely know their stuff - I can safely say they have lost more knowledge about tdis/mechanics than I'll ever know, so I thank you for the responses in advance.
1. This doesn't relate to TDIs per se, as it applies to any engine. How harmful is it to drop an automatic out of gear into neutral and just let it coast and then throw it back in. For example there is a long downhill road by my house that I can easily coast down for over a mile, then when I have to stop at the bottom I would throw it back in gear so I can make the turn after the stop. Is this a big no-no or is it ok/not engine harming? I harken this to leaving the lights on in a room because turning the bulb off for a few minutes is bad wear and tear on it (allegedly).
2. Anti-Gelling additive. Whats the temperature that its a "good" idea to add it in? I know each manufacturer has their own specs but what does "real world" knowledge say?
3. Does using the cruise control get better or worse MPGS? I've been reading how much better many people MPGs many people are getting and I'm going to try and drive a bit slower (I do 80-90 mphs every day, 100 miles a day). I currently get 39.5 mpgs at that speed and I in the process now of actually driving the 65 mphs speed limit for two consecutive tank fulls of fuel to see how much it improves....its hard, so very hard to not hop in the left lane.....
Thanks!
Ed
ps I'm attorney so while I'm only licensed in NY and CT, I'm happy to give "advice" on topics if I know what I'm talking about!
I'm sure I'll think of more sooner rather than later.
I'm new to the forums but have owned a tdi (2 jettas and now a passat) since I have been able to drive at the age of 17 (I'm 40 now!), so I love the car. I searched the forums for a while and can't quite come up with answers to the following few questions. There are a lot of mechanics/service/experienced people here whom definitely know their stuff - I can safely say they have lost more knowledge about tdis/mechanics than I'll ever know, so I thank you for the responses in advance.
1. This doesn't relate to TDIs per se, as it applies to any engine. How harmful is it to drop an automatic out of gear into neutral and just let it coast and then throw it back in. For example there is a long downhill road by my house that I can easily coast down for over a mile, then when I have to stop at the bottom I would throw it back in gear so I can make the turn after the stop. Is this a big no-no or is it ok/not engine harming? I harken this to leaving the lights on in a room because turning the bulb off for a few minutes is bad wear and tear on it (allegedly).
2. Anti-Gelling additive. Whats the temperature that its a "good" idea to add it in? I know each manufacturer has their own specs but what does "real world" knowledge say?
3. Does using the cruise control get better or worse MPGS? I've been reading how much better many people MPGs many people are getting and I'm going to try and drive a bit slower (I do 80-90 mphs every day, 100 miles a day). I currently get 39.5 mpgs at that speed and I in the process now of actually driving the 65 mphs speed limit for two consecutive tank fulls of fuel to see how much it improves....its hard, so very hard to not hop in the left lane.....
Thanks!
Ed
ps I'm attorney so while I'm only licensed in NY and CT, I'm happy to give "advice" on topics if I know what I'm talking about!
I'm sure I'll think of more sooner rather than later.