edward.dillard@gmail.com
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i just got a 2000 gold tdi/auto trans the bes i can do is 400 miles to a tank is that normal?? what ca nbe done to inprove mpg?
First you must ID the trans - type and code - date of manufacture would be greatedward.dillard@gmail.com said:148k miles new k&n air filter, oil changed today mobil 1 0w40,fuel filter is next what auto trans fluid should i use and how do you fill and check it?
2000 Jetta TDI auto here, 66k miles, very similar results...Jwheelwr said:I have a 2003 GLS TDI auto tranny. Best I ever got was 42mpg at 70mph. I usually drive @ 75mph and get 39mpg. I run my tires at 40psi and use D2 fuel.
Bahhh... we bought the TDI so we could speed AND get decent mileage too... few cars can do BOTH well... our time is worth something and speed tends to enhance Fahrvergnügen... besides, those pent up on driving like grandma to eek out another .001 mpg need to liberate their inner Fast a little...wjdell said:You are also getting mileage stats for comparison - you may want to try the speed limits and see if that helps
I let the foam settle a few times until the clear diesel is to the brim... I like to see a little spill onto the ground so that I know the tank can hold no more. Yea, I know that when it rains it washes my fuel drippings into the rivers and streams. But the way I see it, the fish will eventually adapt to it or go extinct... besides, the spilt diesel will help wash away the used motor oil that I pour down the storm drain...scooperhsd said:Also keep in mind that ONE tank is not a good basis for fuel economy, nor if you don't fill it so you can "see" the fuel in the filler neck (see also "ventectomy"). It generally takes about 3 tanks to get a good running average on your MPG.
After venting, I can generally get 500 miles per tank pretty easily.
Give your decimal point a slide about 4 places to the rightLurkerMike said:besides, those pent up on driving like grandma to eek out another .001 mpg need to liberate their inner Fast a little...
Maybe just 3 places. I only notice a slight drop from easy driving to spirited driving.Fix_Until_Broke said:Give your decimal point a slide about 4 places to the right
Either your spirited driving lacks spirit or your easy driving is not as easy as it could/should be. Not sure if I could get myself to actually test it, but I bet I could easily swing my MPG by 10 just with driving style.Dunno513 said:Maybe just 3 places. I only notice a slight drop from easy driving to spirited driving.
Thats funny you are correct these cars will go fast and get great milage but he is not happy at 33 mpg - 80 mphLurkerMike said:Bahhh... we bought the TDI so we could speed AND get decent mileage too... few cars can do BOTH well... our time is worth something and speed tends to enhance Fahrvergnügen... besides, those pent up on driving like grandma to eek out another .001 mpg need to liberate their inner Fast a little...
Suggestions:edward.dillard@gmail.com said:148k miles new k&n air filter, oil changed today mobil 1 0w40,fuel filter is next what auto trans fluid should i use and how do you fill and check it?