April 2010 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 May 5th 2010, 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)
Odometer: (optional)
(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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moonranch

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Joined
May 21, 2009
Location
Yrisarri, NM
TDI
2001 Golf 4Dr
--4/1/10
Driver: moonranch
Miles: 824.3
Gallons: 13.961
Model Year: 2001
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
--59.0mpg commute, highway, autocross
 

WVU TDI

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Joined
Jul 14, 2007
Location
Beckley, WV
TDI
2013 Passat SE 6m
Driver: WVU_TDI
Miles: 665
Gallons: 13.839
Model Year: 2001
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type:ULSD + ST
 

rocketeer928

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Joined
Jan 24, 2008
Location
Enfield, Connecticut
TDI
2003 Jetta GLS TDI 5-speed

Driver: rocketeer928
Miles: 624
Gallons: 12.843
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: Shell ULSD +PS
MPG: 48.6
Odometer: 87449 miles

First time posting on the monthly mileage thread!
 
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Ike T

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Joined
Apr 27, 2009
Location
US
TDI
2003 Jetta
Driver: Ike T
Miles: 823
Gallons: 15.771
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: Shell Diesel

MPG: 52.2
 

retro_mike

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 27, 2009
Location
t.o.
TDI
2000 Golf TDI 4Door 4A
Driver: retro_mike
Miles: 572.0
Gallons: 115.827
Model Year: 2000
Model: Golf
Tranny: 4A
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

dunetraveller

Member
Joined
Mar 13, 2010
Location
Las Vegas
TDI
2010 Jetta TDi
Driver: dunetraveller + wife
Miles: 438.7
Gallons: 12.53
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: B2 (the only bio-diesel in the area. :( I was hoping for B5 at least)
First long highway trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. A fair amount of hilly driving and high speeds.

Driver: dunetraveller + wife
Miles: 216.90
Gallons: 4.773
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD
Return leg of trip. 75-80 mph even uphills and some tailwind.

Driver: dunetraveller
Miles: 270.90
Gallons: 8.478
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD
Have decided to be less of a speed demon after this tank to see how much I can improve mpg.

Driver: dunetraveller
Miles: 384.50
Gallons: 11.107
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD
Very disappointed.. kind of. Drove like an old lady, and not a whit of difference. Guess it's back to having fun!

Driver: dunetraveller
Miles: 395.6
Gallons: 11.747
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD
 
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MarkShort1958

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Joined
Jul 26, 2009
Location
New York City Metro
TDI
2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDI
Driver: MarkShort1958
Miles: 607
Gallons: 13.0986
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta Sportwagon
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD
MPG: 46.4

Some of the tank was from the return trip from VA. Otherwise 80% highway, 15% suburban/Hamptons, 5% urban (few trips into Manhattan)
 

jimbobb2

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Joined
Feb 5, 2010
Location
central IL
TDI
2010 Jetta
Driver: Jimbobb2
Miles: 623
Gallons: 13.39
Model year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 6M
Fuel type: USLD+PS silver

Mixed driving with more 2 lane highway than anything else.
 

white95v6

Veteran Member
Joined
Apr 1, 2009
Location
tullahoma,tn
TDI
2000 jetta 5spd tdi 2003 jetta jw 5spd tdi
Driver: my wife
Miles: 711
Gallons: 15.25
Model Year: 2000
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

mostly highway 75ish mph.
 

T-Dub

New member
Joined
Jul 16, 2006
Location
Tampa & Miami
TDI
2010 Jetta
Driver: T-Dub
Miles: 501.4
Gallons: 11.43
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD + Amsoil Diesel Additive

Odometer: 7111 Still tight. Half highway/half in-city (Miami)
 

(O\=o=/O)

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Joined
Mar 25, 2008
Location
Missouri
TDI
2005 Jetta TDI
Driver: (O\=o=/O)
Miles: 354.9
Gallons: 8.618

Model Year: 2005
Model: Jetta GLS
Tranny: 5A
Fuel Type: ULSD

MPG: 41.18


Worst highway mileage to date. Most of the trip was driving into a 35 mph head wind, so maybe not so bad.
 

adamant628

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 20, 2009
Location
Columbus, OH
TDI
2003 Jetta Wagon GLS
Driver: Adamant628
Miles:
546.4
Gallons: 12.684
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta Wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Driver: Adamant628
Miles:
493.4
Gallons: 10.221
Model Year: 2003
Model: Jetta Wagon
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

path23dv

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 24, 2009
Location
New Jersey
TDI
2009 Jetta
Driver: path23dv
Miles: 598
Gallons: 13.08
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta Sedan TDI
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

u ti vom

Member
Joined
Apr 7, 2010
Location
Bolingbrook, IL
TDI
2010 Jetta SportWagen TDI, 2000 VW Golf TDI
Driver: u ti vom
Miles: 584.5
Gallons: 12.600
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta SportWagen TDI
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type:ULSD
 

pjdvd

Member
Joined
Apr 7, 2010
Location
OHIO
TDI
2004 Golf
Driver: pjdvd
Miles: 634
Gallons: 13.355
Model Year: 2004
Model: Golf
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: ULSD

First full tank in my new (to me) diesel. Yeah!
 

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/w/d
Miles: 495
Gallons: 11.9
Model Year: 2009

Model: Jetta TDI
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type:ULSD


MPG: 41.6


Driver: ruking/w/d
Miles: 400
Gallons: 9.1
Model Year: 2009

Model: Jetta TDI
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type:ULSD


MPG: 43.96

 
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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
April 8

Driver: scooperhsd
Miles: 529.5
Gallons: 13.551
Model Year: 2000
Model: NB
Tranny: 4A
Fuel Type: ULSD


Tank MPG 39.075
 

UFO

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 31, 2007
Location
A mile high
TDI
2001 Beetle
Driver: UFO
Miles: 543
Gallons: 14.14
Model Year: 2001
Model: NB
Tranny: 4A
Fuel Type: B7
 

campingalan

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Joined
Feb 19, 2010
Location
CO
TDI
05 Passat Wagon TDI
07 Apr 2010 - Beaufort, SC

Driver: campingalan
Miles: 630.1
Gallons: 17.525
Model Year: 2005
Model: Passat Wagon
Tranny: 5A
Fuel Type: ULSD
 

boutmuet

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Joined
Jan 13, 2009
Location
Long Beach, CA
TDI
2015 BMW 328d
April 8, 2010

Driver: boutmuet
Miles:
526
Gallons: 13.848
Model Year: 2009
Model: Jetta TDI Sedan
Tranny: 6M
Fuel Type: ULSD

Price: 3.179/GAL
MPG: 37.984
Total Miles:
19,987
Fuel Station: Chevron
 

DK

Veteran Member
Joined
May 6, 2002
Location
Massachusetts
TDI
2014 TDI Golf 6 speed
driver: DK
miles: 771.6
gallons: 14.352
year: 2002
model: Golf GLS
tranny: 5m
Fuel: ULSD+PS+2cycle

mpg: 53.762
 

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: 757
gallons: 15.521
year: 2002
model: Jetta Wagon
tranny: 5M
Fuel: ULSD+2cycle
 

wtzupdoc

Active member
Joined
Feb 13, 2010
Location
Mt. Croghan,SC
TDI
2009 Jetta TDI
4-8-2010

Driver: wtzupdoc
Miles: 655.3
Gallons: 14.151
Year Model: 2009
Model: Jetta Sedan
Tranny: DSG
Fuel: ULSD
 

Mike in Anchorage

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Joined
Jan 4, 2009
Location
Anchorage, AK
TDI
2016 Touareg Lux, 2015 Golf Sportwagen SE, new 4 Sept 2017;2009 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen (Ruby) sold to VW on 22 SEP 2017
Driver: Mike in Anchorage
Miles: 441.5
Gallons: 13.602
Model Year: 2009
Model: JSW
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type:Chevron w/ 4 oz PS

Snow tires on; temps mild: -6° to 8°C
 

09R/T

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 10, 2010
Location
Edmonton, Canada
TDI
2006 Jetta 5M
Driver: 09R/T
Miles: 425.5
Gallons: 9.140
Model Year: 2001
Model: Jetta
Tranny: 5M
Fuel Type: Winterized ULSD

MPG - 46.55
 

Idahosnoman

Member
Joined
Mar 28, 2010
Location
Parker, CO
TDI
2010 Jetta
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Driver: Idahosnoman
Miles: 367
Gallons: 10.652
Model Year: 2010
Model: Jetta
Tranny: DSG
Fuel Type: ULSD

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Ok, so I need some help on the driving skills. This is my first TDI. My first week. Picked up the vehicle in SLC with 135 on the Odometer. I can't break over 35 MPG. I NEED training on how to drive to get the higher MPG's. Do I drive 70 ish??? how does everyone else drive?
 

smck

Veteran Member
Joined
Mar 27, 2008
Location
south east indiana
TDI
2000 golf man, 2003 golf man
driver: smck
miles: 958.2
gallons: 15.318
year: 2000
model: Golf
tranny: 5M w/.658 fifth gear
fuel: ULSD

mild hypermiling

4/9/10
 
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