June 2008 Mileage Competition

MPLSTDI

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Joined
May 20, 2006
Location
Champlin, MN
TDI
06 Jetta DSG
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 July 5, but remember, report tanks FILLED IN June.

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)
(anything else you would like to add)
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Hint on entering your data - after the colon ( ":") put a space.

US GALLONS AND MILES

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 equal to, or more than B20, 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

 
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MPLSTDI

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Joined
May 20, 2006
Location
Champlin, MN
TDI
06 Jetta DSG
And the winners are...

Smartzuuk (best overall) 68.36MPG
no_one_of_consequence (Best A4 and PD) 61.89MPG
njkayaker (best A5) 55.72MPG
kytsrf (best DSG) 53.02MPG
(O\=o=/O) (best slushbox auto) 48.94MPG
Kosh (most miles) 3913.5miles


I can reduce the image size if needed.
 
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DK

Veteran Member
Joined
May 6, 2002
Location
Massachusetts
TDI
2014 TDI Golf 6 speed
driver: DK
miles: 830.7
gallons: 14.335
year: 2002
model: Golf GLS
tranny: 5m
fuel: ULSD+PS

Fuel was $4.899/gal:mad:
Got 57.949 miles/gal:D
Still only 0.084 cents/ mile:)
 

Maillemann

Veteran Member
Joined
Oct 19, 2005
Location
Southern WI
TDI
'96 B4 Passat
Driver: Maillemann
Miles:
1104.3
Gallons: 18.203
Model Year: 1996
Model: Passat
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD + PS

MPG: 60.66
 

Mike_M

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 23, 2003
Location
Phoenix, AZ
TDI
Black 2002 Jetta GLS
Driver: Mike_M
Miles: 2041
Gallons: 42.288
Model Year: 2002
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: D2

MPG: 48.3

This was 3 partial and 1 nearly complete fill-up on a trip from Phoenix to Tulsa and back over the weekend. I don't have the individual receipts anymore, so I don't remember which tanks were on the 31st and which were on the 1st, so I'm posting them all here.

Wild trip, that was. Spent 36 out of 46 hours driving, getting a friend back to her hometown so she could have surgery. Her two dogs and a delicate dollhouse prevented me from putting her on a plane. Riding with her was much more pleasurable anyway. :D

Not too bad for lots of 75-80mph cruising with the A/C on in near-100-degree heat. I would have loved to take my time and milk some MPGs out of it, but I had to get back for work Monday.
 

no-blue-screen

TDI Nut
Joined
Feb 9, 2006
Location
Maryland
TDI
TDI
driver: no-blue-screen
miles: 424.2
gallons: 10.767
year: 2006.5
model: Jetta V
tranny: DSG
fuel: B20

MPG: 39.4

well, this is what happens when I upsized to 17" rims with sticky Z rated tires. Also contributing is the fact that I am running A/C a good bit and was in more than my normal amount of stop-and-go traffic this tank. I plan to give it about 5 tanks before I can accurately figure out how much this has affected my FE. :(
 

scottd

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Joined
Aug 10, 2004
Location
South East, PA
TDI
2005 Jetta Sedan 5spd, Platinum Gray
My Best MPG

Driver: ScottD
Miles: 729.8
Gallons: 12.86
Model Year: 2005
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ~B10 (Splash Blend) +PS

MPG: 56.74

85% highway, cruise with pulse & glide on downhill stretches, tires at 37psi, stock.
Note: This is my best MPG and my first 700+ Miles.
 

MPLSTDI

Veteran Member
Joined
May 20, 2006
Location
Champlin, MN
TDI
06 Jetta DSG
no-blue-screen said:
driver: no-blue-screen
miles: 424.2
gallons: 10.767
year: 2006.5
model: Jetta V
tranny: DSG
fuel: B20

MPG: 39.4

well, this is what happens when I upsized to 17" rims with sticky Z rated tires. Also contributing is the fact that I am running A/C a good bit and was in more than my normal amount of stop-and-go traffic this tank. I plan to give it about 5 tanks before I can accurately figure out how much this has affected my FE. :(
Great now I do have a chance! I'm up on my current tank, I mostly find it hard to drive nice for a whole 670 miles.
 

Hot Georgia

Veteran Member
Driver: Hot Georgia
Miles: 812
Gallons: 12.6
Model Year: 2004
Model: Civic Hybrid
Tranny: CVT
Fuel Type: 87

50 Mile one way commute, almost all freeway driving about the speed limit. Slower when courtious and safe. Occasional engine off and neutral coasting, keeping momentum, traffic buffer etc. Nothing too radical and nothing dangerous. Just enjoying the ride.

-Steve
 

Bob_Fout

Oil Wanker
Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
Driver: Bob_Fout
Miles: 600.4
Gallons: 12.965
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 46.31

Shell "Premium" fuel + 2 oz of Howes
 

TriangleTDI

Well-known member
Joined
May 5, 2005
Location
SF Bay Area
TDI
05 Golf 5 spd Anthracite Blue, Grey velour
Driver: TriangleTDI
Miles: 813.1
Gallons: 16.132
Model Year: 2005
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: D2

MPG: 50.40

200 hwy miles @ 65, 600 commuter miles, 20 each way, 70% stop and go hwy (45mph ave), 30% city. Did not get the car to engage turbo once (probably a bad idea) .. after the fillup WOT smoked out half the street...

This was my first time EVER in the 800mile and 50mpg club. I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for this to happen. Changing my driving habits plus Michigan fuel helped. Now I want to do it back to back ... 700 mile road trip this weekend.... wish me luck!
 
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Hawkwind

Veteran Member
Joined
Oct 15, 2005
Location
Colorado
TDI
A4 Jetta Qty=1
Driver: Hawk's Wife
Miles: 575
Gallons: 11.9
Model Year: 2000
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD +ST
MPG: 48.31
Car: Yin
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Driver: Hawk's Wife
Miles: 606
Gallons: 13.5
Model Year: 2000
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD +ST
MPG: 44.89
Car: Yin
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Chaos: Abstaining
 
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wjdell

Top Post Dawg
Joined
May 17, 2006
Location
Central Florida
TDI
06 Jetta TDI DSG PKG 1 17" VV Campy White/Beige
no-blue-screen said:
driver: no-blue-screen
miles: 424.2
gallons: 10.767
year: 2006.5
model: Jetta V
tranny: DSG
fuel: B20

MPG: 39.4

well, this is what happens when I upsized to 17" rims with sticky Z rated tires. Also contributing is the fact that I am running A/C a good bit and was in more than my normal amount of stop-and-go traffic this tank. I plan to give it about 5 tanks before I can accurately figure out how much this has affected my FE. :(
Wow - I guess my 17" VV wheels do make a difference. My lifetime of 42.9 now looks very good. In the last 16k I have a average of 43.4. As far as A/C its pretty much a fact of life here. A/C has been fulltime last 3 tanks and 42.5 is about it. I am driving 50 whenever traffic permits.
 

06SpiceRedTDI

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Joined
Jun 12, 2006
Location
Longview, WA
TDI
2006 Spice Red TDI Jetta, 2006.5 DSG Platinum Gray TDI
Driver: 06SpiceRedTDI
Miles: 739.3
Gallons: 14.419
Model Year: 2006
Model: MKV Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 
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no_one_of_consequence

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Joined
Sep 18, 2006
Location
Mexico
TDI
Jetta A4 2006
Driver: no_one_of_consequence
Miles: 1103.55
Gallons: 15.80
Model Year: 2006
Model: Jetta A4 PD
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: D2

MPG: 69.82

Driver: no_one_of_consequence
Miles: 380.9
Gallons: 9.95
Model Year: 2006
Model: Jetta A4 PD
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: D2

MPG: 38.28

Driver: no_one_of_consequence
Miles: 115.57
Gallons: 2.17
Model Year: 2006
Model: Jetta A4 PD
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: D2

MPG: 53.25

First tank was my usual driving with AC off, lots of p&g, @ 50- 60 mph.

Second tank was AC on, w/o p&g, @ 80-100 mph and [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]½ h[/FONT] stopped in traffic.

Third tank was AC on, w/o p&g, suburban driving and no key off at stop lights.

Edit: this month is going to be hard to be at the top.
 
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MikeMars

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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
My first June tank.

Driver: MikeMars
Miles: 905.6 miles
Gallons: 16.241 (61.48 litres = 13.524 imp gallons)
Model Year: 2000 (early)
Model: Passat 1.9TDi 115hp PD
Tranny: Manual 5-gear
Fuel Type: ULSD

A poor tank compared to the last few - windy, rainy, and a rough journey which started at 85mph for 50 miles and finished travelling at less than walking pace for half an hour. But forced it to be another 900 mile tank by going further into the reserve than I am usually prepared to risk. Trip computer claims 66.6 imperial mpg, and the reserve light came on at 833.5 miles. Another tank using P&G.

Trip computer's mpg estimate may be inaccurate this tank because I reset the wrong trip computer by mistake at the start of the tank, but the miles figure is taken from the other trip counter and therefore will be correct.

The weather was warm, but often windy and rainy, between 12 and 24 centigrade.

Incidentally this tank cost £ 79.86, which is about $ 160. 129.9 pence per litre which is roughly $ 9.83 per us gallon?
 
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Tom71662

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Joined
Sep 19, 2005
Location
Florida
TDI
Jetta, 2006, Black
Driver: Tom71662
Miles:457
Gallons:10.201
Model year:2006
Model:Jetta
Tranny:5M
Fuel type:ULSD
 

Blue_Hen_TDI

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 23, 2005
Location
Slower, DE
TDI
owned: 96 B4V, 06 Golf, 12 NMS, 15 GSW
Driver: Blue_Hen_TDI
Miles: 1,159.0
Gallons: 24.982
Model Year: 1996
Model: B4V
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: B20 - Navy Exchange

Notes:
Tank mpg - 46.393
Fill-up cost - $117.39 (@$4.699/g)
Frequent use of A/C due to the upper 90s temps and high humidity
 

ieracer

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 6, 2007
Location
CA
TDI
2000 Jetta GLS TDI


Driver: Ieracer
Miles: 568.7
Gallons: 11.268
Model Year: 2000
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD



 

MPLSTDI

Veteran Member
Joined
May 20, 2006
Location
Champlin, MN
TDI
06 Jetta DSG
Driver: MPLSTDI
Miles: 696.5
Gallons: 14.747
Model Year: 06
Model: Jetta MKV
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: USLD B2

MPG: 47.2

696.5 miles most miles on a tank for me! I almost drove around to hit 700 but Diesel is expensive! Most miles at 70MPH real.
 
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TriangleTDI

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Joined
May 5, 2005
Location
SF Bay Area
TDI
05 Golf 5 spd Anthracite Blue, Grey velour
Driver: TriangleTDI
Miles: 921.5
Gallons: 16.179
Model Year: 05
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: USLD D2

MPG: 56.96

Amazing, I broke 900! I was so used to getting 680 a tank, with the occasional 720-740 that I didn't think 800 was even possible. Long road trip helped. Now I have to try for 1000 someday (next road trip).

I love this car!
 
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scooperhsd

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 19, 2003
Location
Kansas City KS
TDI
NB, 2000, RED(5 Speed conversion) 2015 Golf SE
Driver: scooperhsd
Miles: 478.5
Gallons: 13.152
Model Year: 2000
Model: NB
Tranny: 4A
Fuel Type: ULSD

Tank MPG 36.382 MPG

EXTREMELY hot -LOTS of A/C use...
 

pugman

Veteran Member
Joined
May 24, 2004
Location
Ky, U.S.A. & Ft Knox, Ky
TDI
Jetta SW, 2003, Reflex Silver
Driver: Pugman
Miles: 597
Gallons: 12
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: M5
Fuel Type: ULSD


Started to run the AC a few days so far. :eek:
 

wjdell

Top Post Dawg
Joined
May 17, 2006
Location
Central Florida
TDI
06 Jetta TDI DSG PKG 1 17" VV Campy White/Beige
I wish some of you 06 DSG owners would get hour meters so we could make more accurate comparisons. my life time now 39.41 mph and 42.98 mpg @ 36254 miles, 919.0 hrs, 842.7 gallons of ULSD.
 
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hfdzl

Member
Joined
Apr 30, 2008
Location
Easthampton, MA
TDI
´05 New Jetta
Driver: hfdzl
miles: 520 mi
year: 1996
model: Passat
trans: M 5
gallons: 10.38
fuel type: D2
MPG 50.09

new week fill 9 gal-456 mi
50.66 MPG- slowed down to 65-67mph, more 1500 rpm operation on secondary roads.
all stock 288K + miles :)
 
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