crappy gas mileage! why?

devanwon

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 4, 2003
TDI
98 NB White
I have a 98 beetle with 88k on it. I just replaced the fuel filter and add powerplus to my fuel everytime....its a 5 spd stock....I am only getting about 510 miles to a tank. That seems really low to me.. I have a budd with a jetta that get better and his car is bigger... any ideas anyone? any help is appreciated
 

progolfer_20

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 2, 2003
Location
Springtown, TX
TDI
2012 Jetta Sedan
Is it an automatic or manual? Did you do ventectomy?
I have a 2000 Jetta Automatic with ventectomy and can only get about 525 miles per tank, this is prob because its a automatic and the winter diesel. I have not changed my fuel filter yet.
 

kande

Veteran Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2003
Location
Tucson, AZ
TDI
2004 Jetta GLS TDI, Platinum Grey
you guys are forgetting that jettas have a larger fuel capacity than a beetle does....
 

Ed's TDI

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Joined
Jan 30, 2001
Location
Victoria, BC, Canada
TDI
2001 Bora and 2016 Touareg
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you guys are forgetting that jettas have a larger fuel capacity than a beetle does....

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According to VW.com, the New Beetle has the same 55-litre fuel tank as the Golf and Jetta.
 
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