April 2009 Mileage Thread

Bob_Fout

Oil Wanker
Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
April 2009 Mileage Thread

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 May 5th 2009, but remember, report tanks FILLED IN APRIL.

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. 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 fillups to a post. Multiple fillups per post is fine as long as all fillups 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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Bob_Fout

Oil Wanker
Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
Driver: Bob_Fout
Miles: 294.1
Gallons: 6.420
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 45.8
 

judisjetta

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 19, 2008
Location
Italy, Texas
TDI
2006 Jetta TDI
Addicted to mileage

Driver: Judi
Miles: 735.3
Gallons: 15.263
Model Year: 2006
Model: Jetta TDI
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ulsd
 
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97pssat04golfTDIs

Veteran Member
Joined
May 29, 2007
Location
Rockville, Maryland USA
TDI
1997 Passat GLS TDI traded in, 2004 Golf GLS, 2004 Passat GLS Sold in Nov. 2012
A Small Road Trip

Driver: 97pssat04golfTDIs
Miles: 493.6
Gallons: 11.045
Model Year: 2004
Model: Golf GLS
Tranny: 5A
Fuel Type: ULSD +RL

MPG: 44.689

Had to go from DC to Philly on business so I actually got some highways miles on this one. If it was just the trip I think I would have been close to or over 50 mpg for the first time. :) Even with driving at 65 to 70 most of the time and short but strong runs to over 85 when needed for lane changes or passing. I may have more opportunities in the near future for some long runs, it will be fun to see what I can do on them.
 

ruking

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Mar 27, 2003
Location
San Jose area, CA
TDI
2003 VW Jetta, 5 M, Reflex Silver: 09 Jetta, 6 Sp DSG, Candy White: 12 VW Touareg, 8 Sp A/T, Flint Gray

Driver: ruking
Miles: 307
Gallons: 6.131
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta TDI GL
Tranny: 5 M
Fuel Type: ULSD + Primrose 405c

MPG: 50.07

 
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Tom71662

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 19, 2005
Location
Florida
TDI
Jetta, 2006, Black
Driver: Tom71662
Miles:670
Gallons:14.415
Model year:2006
Model:Jetta
Tranny:5M
Fuel type:ULSD

4/2/2009
 

Tom71662

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 19, 2005
Location
Florida
TDI
Jetta, 2006, Black
Driver: Tom71662
Miles:658
Gallons:14.121
Model year:2006
Model:Jetta
Tranny:5M
Fuel type:ULSD

4/3/2009
 

Bob_Fout

Oil Wanker
Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
Volks,

Please put spaces between the colon and the data. Makes it much easier to read when inputting.
 

grizzlydiesel

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 18, 2009
Location
Virginia, USA
TDI
2000 Jetta 5 speed
Entry Format: (some commuting, mostly highway at 55-60)(17.8 mpg)
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Driver: grizzlydiesel
Miles: 389 (414)
Gallons: 21.82
Model Year: 1986
Model: M1009 Full size Blazer 4x4
Tranny: 3A
Fuel Type: ULSD

corrected for the larger tires, the fuel economy is actually around 18.97 mpg, due to the real miles covered being 414. which is still low, i think the trans is starting to let go, and the slippage accounts for the loss of mileage. my personal best for highway driving was 22-23 mpg, i dont have the exact numbers in front of me right now.
 

scooperhsd

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 19, 2003
Location
Kansas City KS
TDI
NB, 2000, RED(5 Speed conversion) 2015 Golf SE
4/4/2009

Driver: scooperhsd
Miles: 544.9
Gallons: 12.994
Model Year: 2000
Model: NB
Tranny: 4A
Fuel Type: ULSD

Tank MPG 41.935 MPG
Odometer 204754 miles

 

MPLSTDI

Veteran Member
Joined
May 20, 2006
Location
Champlin, MN
TDI
06 Jetta DSG
Driver: MPLSTDI
Miles: 644.1
Gallons: 14.265
Model Year: 2006
Model: Jetta MK5
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: B2 winterised

MPG: 45.2
 

Waldek Walrus

Veteran Member
Joined
May 15, 2006
Location
Central Pennsylvania
TDI
2006 Beetle TDI
April 4 fill

Driver: Waldek Walrus
Miles: 741.0
Gallons: 14.082
Model Year: 2006
Model: NB
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD+PS

Mostly highway. This got some local driving mixed in, but not a lot - next tank will have a good bit more and we will see how big a hit that is on MPG.
 

ScooterJim

Active member
Joined
May 29, 2008
Location
Acworth, GA
TDI
09 Jetta Wagon
Driver: ScooterJim
Miles: 351
Gallons: 9.07 +0.125 B100 + ADC
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta Sportwagen
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 38.20 (RaceTrac)
Cost: $2.069 (Shell)
Total mileage: 14865

Local Atlanta commute 40c/60h, temperature 50-55F in morning, 60-75F afternoon
 
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lonestar7

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Joined
Mar 18, 2009
Location
Austin, TX USA
TDI
2005 GOLF GLS 1.9L TDI
First Fill Up

Driver: Dave Edwards
Miles: 560.1
Gallons: 13.13
Year: 2005
Model: Golf GLS TDI
Trans: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

Tom71662

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 19, 2005
Location
Florida
TDI
Jetta, 2006, Black
Driver: Tom71662
Miles: 665
Gallons: 14.728
Model year: 2006
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel type: ULSD

4/5/2009
 

Stealth TDI

Pre-Forum Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 13, 1998
Location
Newport News, VA
TDI
2017 GTI APR Stage 3 (395 hp/376 lb-ft)
Hello,

My first time playing this game. ;) Here's my info from yesterday's fillup:

Driver: Stealth TDI
Miles: 600.2
Gallons: 11.79
Model Year: 1998
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 50.9


I finally decided to check the accuracy of my odometer compared to GPS and SGII during my 150-mile drive back to the DC area. ASSUMING GPS is the most accurate way to measure driving distance, my odometer reads 2% low and my SGII is 0.6% low. I normally don't calculate odometer error into my MPG numbers. But if I add the 2%, then my total distance for this tank is 612.2, resulting in 51.92 mpg. :) So which numbers should I use here? Odometer numbers or corrected numbers?

Take Care,

Scott
 

meby

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 28, 2007
Location
Southwest Michigan
TDI
2000 Ford Winstar ALH TDI 5 spd
Combined mileage (3 tanks),

Driver: meby
Miles: 1932.5
Gallons: 38.08
Model Year: 2000
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5spd
Fuel Type: ULSD


Average MPG: 50.75




Tank 1

Driver: meby
Miles:501.5
Gallons:9.64
Model Year:2000
Model:Jetta
Tranny:5spd
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 52 (Thank G-d for warm weather again)

Summer tires go on tommorrow.

Tank 2

Driver: meby
Miles: 672.8
Gallons: 13.77
Model Year: 2000
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5spd
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 48.9

Tank 3

Driver: meby
Miles: 758.2
Gallons: 14.67
Model Year: 2000
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5spd
Fuel Type: ULSD


MPG: 51.68
 
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path23dv

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 24, 2009
Location
New Jersey
TDI
2009 Jetta
Driver: path23dv
Miles: 593
Gallons: 13.4
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta Sedan
Tranny: 6M
Fuel type: ULSD
 

pawel

Veteran Member
Joined
Apr 19, 2008
Location
Naugatuck, CT
TDI
'09 TDI 6 MT, Platinum Gray Metallic, Anthracite Interior
4/6/09

Driver: pawel
Miles: 499
Gallons: 12.50
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

thelemite

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 16, 2005
Location
blakelee PA
TDI
2009 jetta black
Driver: thelemite
Miles: 555.2
Gallons: 13.290
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta sedan
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Driver: thelemite
Miles: 547.8
Gallons: 12.776
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta sedan
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Driver: thelemite
Miles: 409.7
Gallons: 10.411
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta sedan
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

Shining Sky

New member
Joined
Mar 16, 2006
Driver: Shining Sky
Miles: 875
Gallons: 16.361
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

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
Miles: 670.4
Gallons: 14.60
Model Year: 2004
Model: Jetta sedan
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD w/PS

Best mpg to date.
 

Bob_Fout

Oil Wanker
Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
Driver: Bob_Fout
Miles: 563.5
Gallons: 11.797
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

Nocky

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 6, 2006
Location
Iowa
TDI
2003 Jetta wagon
Had a little road trip down to Florida so most of this is at 75+mph. The first tank had some winter fuel. I don't know how some of you get 50 mpg.




Motor Stock

Uniroyal tires (came on the car):(


Driver: Nocky
Miles: 477
Gallons: 11.3
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD winter

Driver: Nocky
Miles: 688
Gallons: 14.6
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Driver: Nocky
Miles: 702
Gallons: 15.3
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD Shell

Driver: Nocky
Miles: 735
Gallons: 15.0
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Driver: Nocky
Miles: 633
Gallons: 13.7
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

Bob_Fout

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Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
The aggregate average is more or less just there, has no real significance. I can separate TDIs and non-TDIs for the average though.
 

lonestar7

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Joined
Mar 18, 2009
Location
Austin, TX USA
TDI
2005 GOLF GLS 1.9L TDI
Bob_Fout said:
The aggregate average is more or less just there, has no real significance. I can separate TDIs and non-TDIs for the average though.
Would you like me to post data for my 1998 Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel for the non-TDI list? Probably be later this month before I fill up again.
 

Bob_Fout

Oil Wanker
Joined
Sep 5, 2004
Location
Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta - Alaska Green (sold) / 2015 GTI 2.0T
Yup, no issues there. As long as it's a diesel I'll log it.
 
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