New TDI owner... some questions for Utah TDI Owners...
Loving my new 2013 Golf TDI... Just had my first fill up yesterday after almost 600 miles on the first tank. Can't wait till the engine breaks in in the next 4000 miles so I can hopefully start getting these 40+ mpg's I see all over this forum.
Well the first fill up brought up a few questions as this is the first diesel I've ever owned.
First, the Diesel pump nozzle at the gas station (chevron at corner of state and 90th south near rio tinto) was to big to get into my Golf's tank opening. I was freaked out and had to walk around the pump a few timeso to make sure I was using the Diesel pump. I ended up just putting the nozzle as flush as I could get and pumped it in. I'm sure your not supposed to do that, but it actually worked fine and no mess either. But I would like to avoid that if possible. I read up on it a lot since yesterday and see that it is normal for many all over... but I wanted to hear from other TDI owners if this is common in Utah? So is the little adaptor tool worth it?
Second, I'm a little concerned about the whole lubricity issue I encountered while scouring the forums on the nozzle issue above. Lots of contrary advice but none I saw from TDI owners in Utah. So, does the Utah winter get cold enough to effect the TDI's performance, morning starts? Do any of you use Anti-Gelling additives or even the cetane boost additives? I don't mind paying for the additives IF it makes my car happier. FYI, My Golf is garaged parked, but it still gets freezing in that garage.
Any experiences and wisdom from TDI owners in the region is welcome, and thank you in advance!