January 2012 Mileage Thread

Juergs

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Joined
May 9, 2007
Location
Virginia
TDI
2004 Jetta Wagon TDI / 2000 Golf TDI
This is a month by month competition. Every time you make an entry it will be added up and recorded together according to the fuel type and car/year you are driving.
THIS IS NOT an individual tank competition (or a partial tank competition for that matter).

Entries will be accepted until February 5th 2011, but remember, report tanks FILLED IN JANUARY.

Entry Format:
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Driver:
Miles:
Gallons:
Model Year:
Model:
Tranny:
Fuel Type:

You are allowed to put more than one fill up in a post, so long as each fill up conforms to format.

MPG: (optional since I will calculate it automatically anyway)
Odometer: (optional)
(anything else you would like to add)
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Please put a space after the colon ( ": ")

Please NOTE Units are in US Gallons and Miles
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TRANNY TYPES:
(x)A = x speed automatic
(x)M = x speed manual *
DSG = direct-shift gearbox
CVT = continuously variable transmission
* if you have swapped in a taller 5th gear please noted this (ie: 5M w/.681)

FUEL TYPES:
Bx = biodiesel - x is the percentage of bio
Biodiesel use will be indicated in GREEN.
ULSD / LSD / D2 = normal petroleum based diesel
Also please note if it's winterized
- please note if you are using a fuel additive (ie: ULSD +PS)
- - Power Service (PS); Stanadyne (ST); Redline (RL)

Posts not in format will not be tallied / corrected. If I have to do any editing to get your post in format (or to get the correct name), it will not be counted. Feel free to correct your own posts to get them in format.

Please do not go back and add additional fill-ups to a post. Multiple fill-ups per post is fine as long as all fill-ups are in format. If the driver name is not the same as your post name - this will be considered "Not in format" and will not be counted. Only exceptions would be "and spouse" etc.




 
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rocketeer928

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Joined
Jan 24, 2008
Location
Enfield, Connecticut
TDI
2003 Jetta GLS TDI 5-speed
Driver: rocketeer928
Miles: 719

Gallons: 15.060
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta Sedan TDI
Tranny: 5M/.658
Fuel Type: Shell ULSD + 5 oz. PS
MPG: 47.7
Odometer: 103574 miles
Price: $4.099 / gallon

First reply: Happy New Year TDI friends!
 

RebelTDI

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 1, 2009
Location
Boston, MA
TDI
2016 Audi Q5 TDI, 2016 BMW 535d Xdrive
Driver: RebelTDI
Miles: 650
Gallons: 13.9
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD + 2%BD


MPG: 46.8
Odometer: 24,xxx miles
Got my 16 in ExtremeWinterContact snow tires on steel wheels on. Happy New Year, stay safe.
 

Franny

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 7, 2011
Location
East Dubuque, IL
TDI
2010 Jetta TDI
January 2, 2012

Driver: Franny
Miles: 565.1
Gallons:12.905
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD

Odometer: 86978
MPG's: 43.8
 

Reistdi

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 8, 2011
Location
Colorado
TDI
2011 Golf TDI
1/2/12 fill up

Driver: reistdi
Miles: 658
Gallons: 13.24
Model Year: 2011
Model: Golf
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD+PS
 

primerump

Active member
Joined
Mar 26, 2005
TDI
2001 Silver GLS
January 2012 milage thread

Driver: Primerump
Miles: 666

Gallons: 14.2
Model Year: 2001
Model: Jetta TDI GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
MPG: 46.9
Odometer: 238,000 miles
Price: $3.49 / gallon

 

smck

Veteran Member
Joined
Mar 27, 2008
Location
south east indiana
TDI
2000 golf man, 2003 golf man
Driver: smck
Miles: 1143.9
Gallons: 16.203
Model year: 2000
Model: Golf
Tranny: 6M
Fuel type: ulsd

moderate hypermiling
 

FormerGasser

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 19, 2011
Location
Colorado
TDI
2013 Passat TDI SE 6M
Driver: FormerGasser
Miles: 635.7
Gallons: 13.521
Model Year: 2012
Model: Jetta Sedan
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD + PS (white bottle)
 

panzer

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 10, 2002
Location
Culpeper, VA
TDI
'10 Golf 2Dr, 6M, & Sunroof
1/04/12
Driver: panzer
Miles: 420
Gallons: 9.403
Model Year: 2010
Model: Golf
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD 45 cetane + 2oz powerservice

MPG: 44.667
Odometer: 51,939
MFD2: 45.0 mpg
 
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Variant TDI

Veteran Member
Joined
Mar 8, 2002
Location
SS, MD.
TDI
2002 Golf Variant, Reflex Silver
Driver: Variant TDI
Miles: 766
Gallons: 15.110
Model Year: 2002
Model: Jetta Wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD+PS

mpg: 50.7
 

VWBeamer

Veteran Member
Joined
Jan 1, 2009
Location
GA
TDI
2004 Jetta Wagon
Driver: VWBeamer
Miles:651
Gallons:14.6
Model Year:2004
Model: Jetta GLS Wagon
Tranny: 5 speed manual
Fuel Type: 100% ULSD
 

NickBeek

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Joined
Jan 9, 2011
Location
Upstate, SC
TDI
2013 Passat TDI 2006 Dodge Ram
Date: 1/2/12

Driver: NickBeek
Miles: 502
Gallons: 11.383
Model Year: 2011
Model: Jetta Sedan
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: B01+OL

MPG: 44.1
Odometer: 27793
 

DK

Veteran Member
Joined
May 6, 2002
Location
Massachusetts
TDI
2014 TDI Golf 6 speed
Driver: DK
Miles: 791.2
Gallons: 15.000
Year: 2002
Model: Golf GLS
Tranny: 5m
Fuel: ULSD+2 cycle

mpg: 52.746:mad:
 

MikeMars

Veteran Member
Joined
Mar 6, 2008
Location
UK
TDI
Vento 1.9 TDi (retired), A4 1.9 TDi (rear end collision), VW Passat 1.9 TDi (retired), Audi A2 1.4 TDi
Driver: MikeMars
Miles: 473.6
Gallons: 8.6754
Model Year: 2002
Model: Audi A2 TDi 1.4
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Tank 29:

Journey profile : 56m/day, 70% motorway.
Techniques: Mild P+G, 60mph max.

off full@70, missing coolant so investigated in garage. Short trips.
3/4@182,
1/2@282 short trips,
1/4@390 short trips,
Reserve@434,
Final section 473.6,
Temps 7c-14c,
Weather - wet & very windy,
Traffic - ok.

ScanGauge adj factor -38.8%.

My worst tank so far for this car (but since we're heading into winter, I expect more deterioration).
 

Bob_Fout

Oil Wanker
Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
Driver: Bob_Fout
Miles: 557.8
Gallons: 12.755
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 43.7
 

mgibby363

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Joined
Nov 28, 2011
Location
Des Moines, IA
TDI
'01 Golf TDI, '11 Jetta Sportwagen TDI
Driver: mgibby363
Miles: 470.1
Gallons: 11.207
Model Year: 2001
Model: Golf GLS
Tranny: (5) A
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 41.94
 

Frankencar

Veteran Member
Joined
May 15, 2007
Location
Dixon, California
TDI
1991 GTI +TDI, Lifted 98 NB TDI, Corrado TDI Swap, 15 Golf TDI, a dozen TDI motors etc...
Driver: Frankencar
Miles: 800.0
Gallons: 14.000
Model Year: 1991
Model: GTI
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD+PS

Fairly stock AHU TDI and CTN 02A in a 1991 GTI.
 

Hollyfeld

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Joined
Oct 11, 2011
Location
Northern New Jersey
TDI
2005 Jetta MKIV
Driver: Hollyfeld
Miles: 484
Gallons: 11.406
Model Year: 2005 MK4
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Second tank with ScangaugeII installed and my best MPG yet.
 

UFO

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 31, 2007
Location
A mile high
TDI
2001 Beetle
Driver: UFO
Miles: 512
Gallons: 12.146
Model Year: 2001
Model: New Beetle
Tranny: 4A
Fuel Type: ULSD+PS
 

> Luke <

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 16, 2011
Location
West Los Angeles
TDI
Golf 2011 TDi DSG
Driver: Luke
Miles: 879.4
Gallons: 18.144
Model Year: 2011
Model: Golf TDI
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD

Date: 1/7/12
MPG: 48.5
MFD2: 49.9 mpg (2.9% error)
Odometer: n/a
Purchased: May 20, 2011
Chevron: Same Pump, Same time (Saturday AM)
I also use a 5 gallon can
 

Franny

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 7, 2011
Location
East Dubuque, IL
TDI
2010 Jetta TDI
January 6, 2012

Driver: Franny
Miles: 580.5
Gallons:13.743
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD

Odometer: 87558
MPG's: 42.2
 

MyWifesTDI

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 26, 2008
Location
St. Louis
TDI
2004 Jetta GL 5M (sold), 2002 Jetta Wagen GLS 5M (sold), 2015 Golf TDI S 6M
Driver: MyWifesTDI (Mike)
Miles: 679
Gallons: 15.453
Model Year: 2002
Model: Jetta Wagen
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD + Howes
 

boutmuet

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Joined
Jan 13, 2009
Location
Long Beach, CA
TDI
2015 BMW 328d
1/07/11

Driver: boutmuet
Miles: 480.2
Gallons: 13.552
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 35.434
Fuel Station: Valero (Alameda St. & 5th St., Los Angeles, CA)
Fuel Price: $4.149/Gal
Odometer: 51,259
MFD2: 35.5 mpg
 
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Wksg

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Joined
Aug 2, 2008
Location
Ann Arbor MI
TDI
2003 GLS TDI Wagon
Driver: WKSG
Miles: 878.6
Gallons: 15.919
Model Year: 2003
Model: GLS Wagon
Tranny: 5M/.658
Fuel Type: ULSD + ST
 

flyboybob

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Joined
Mar 11, 2003
Location
sumwhere, oregon
TDI
'12 passat tdi se dsg, ‘15 passat tdi sel premium
Driver: flyboybob
Miles: 559
Gallons: 12.84
Model Year:2012
Model: Passat SE
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

turbotang

Member
Joined
Jul 12, 2004
Location
NE Alabama
TDI
Beetle TDI, 2000, Blue
Driver: turbotang
Miles: 636.8
Gallons: 11.605
Model Year: 2000
Model: New Beetle
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Odo: 210K
Cold weahter sap my mileage of first half of tank, morning comute in the teens (deg. F.).
 

Turbospool

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Joined
Sep 15, 2007
Location
Daleville Va
TDI
2001 White TDI Jetta, 280k, 2003 jetta 270k
Driver: Turbospool
Miles: 592.3
Gallons: 9.55
Model Year: 2001
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5 speed manual
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

OldMan52

Veteran Member
Joined
May 4, 2009
Location
Quebec, Canada
TDI
Jetta 2009
January 6 fuel-up
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Driver: OldMan52
Miles: 534.2
Gallons: 12.712
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta TDI
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD
MPG this tank: 42.0 mpg
25% city driving. Check-engine light still on.

 

GodStang

Well-known member
Joined
Sep 20, 2011
Location
Aiken, SC
TDI
2012 Jetta
Driver: GodStang
Miles: 532.8
Gallons: 13.413
Model Year: 2012
Model: Jetta TDI
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD + Diesel Kleen Centene Boost
MPG this tank: 39.72 mpg

Wife drove it a good bit so mileage is down. She thinks it is a race car.

Driver: GodStang
Miles: 532.1
Gallons: 13.161
Model Year: 2012
Model: Jetta TDI
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD + Diesel Kleen Centene Boost
MPG this tank: 40.43 mpg
 
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gmcjetpilot

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 18, 2008
Location
Memphis TN
TDI
2010 JSW TDI DSG Matalic Grey
Driver: gmcjetpilot
Miles: 512.5
Gallons: 12.89
Model Year: 2010
Model: JSW
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD

Price: $3.72/ Gal
Odometer: 40422.5
MPG's: 39.76

Just got my used 2010 VW JSW TDI DSG. This was my first fill-up, after the the (baseline, fill-up a day after I bought her, on Thurs Dec 2nd 2011. Second fillup was Jan 8th, 2012 = 10 days


Not great but I was not trying... Commute is 24 miles one way, about 21 miles on the freeway doing 70-75 MPH (speed limit is 70 MPH). It was 80% freeway (fast) and rest putting around. I will be happy the break 40 and get 40-42, but I am having too much fun to pay too much attention to "hypermilage".
 
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