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That seems more likely

I'd have thought that would make the fuel economy worse of that were the case, and I've gotten great fuel economy with it. On the other hand, I already had the DPF replaced. Maybe I was running "too clean."

2011: (13 cars) 250,250 MI 05/17/15 Dozenspeed V.: 6MT PRM Owner: 1 TB: 3 DPF: 1 HPFP: 1 EF: 1 FB: 1 RB: 1 Note: oil ash 240ml@249,816 mi-Horn: 3 155,000 MI 02/16/15 SSSteve04 V.: 6MT PRM Owner: 2 TB: 2 DPF: 1 HPFP: 2 EF: 1 FB: 1 RB: 2 Note: HPFP done at 116k 130,000 MI 05/30/14 rtking V.: DSG...

I just had both recalls done with the 30K mile service. It does feel like the car pulls more strongly at low RPM, and the fuel economy (the thing I pay very close attention to) is reduced. Though interestingly it seems that economy is actually comparatively better at a higher RPM when cruising...

I had the DPF replaced at 23K miles. My only warning was a CEL, and the notes say it was a p2002 code and a "field engineer" was on site and directed that the DPF and EGR filter be replaced. Nothing about cracking.

I don't know how many times you tried the window, but I've had the same problem with the window pinch protection a number of times, but it always resets after a few key on/off cycles.

2011: (11 cars) 200,000 MI 08/03/14 Dozenspeed Version: 6MT PRM-nav Owner: 1 TB: 2 DPF: 1 HPFP: 1 IC: 1 Note: oil ash 189ml@199,718 mi -original brakes! 130,000 MI 05/30/14 rtking Version: DSG PRM-nav Owner: 1 TB: 2 DPF: 1 HPFP: 1 IC: 1 Note: Malone DSG tune. 83,000 MI 03/28/14 mwayner69...

The most I've put in was about 14.7 gallons on my first 800 mile tank.

I haven't noticed a particular difference with any one brand. Mobil is the most common around here, so I use it most. No Shell or BP up here.

2011: (11 cars) 192,045 MI 06/05/14 Dozenspeed Version: 6MT PRM-nav Owner: 1 TB: 2 DPF: 1 HPFP: 1 IC: 1 Note: oil ash 180ml@190k mi -fixed n75 wire~183k-orignal brakes! 130,000 MI 05/30/14 rtking Version: DSG PRM-nav Owner: 1 TB: 2 DPF: 1 HPFP: 1 IC: 1 Note: Malone DSG tune. 83,000 MI 03/28/14...

6/16/14 Driver: PressEnter[] Miles: 678.6 Gallons: 14.21 Model Year: 2013 Model: Jetta Tranny: 6M Fuel Type: ULSD+xpd MPG: 47.76 Odometer: 21028

My previous car was a 2003 Mazda Protege5, and while I liked it as a car, it got terrible fuel economy for a 4-cylinder, and when I was looking to replace it I wanted something more fuel efficiant, but wasn't willing to get a very small car. The top contenders were the Mazda3 SkyActiv, the...

I think it would be a bad idea, since you'd have to give less weight to responses from people in warmer parts of the country, and you couldn't change your response if the problem did develop.

Sometimes drafting can hurt you by making you accelerate at the wrong places to keep close. I might get another 800 on this tank, but I can't see 900 even on the horizon. I am amazed at how much work this must have taken.

I'm not sure I get the concept. The problem with city driving is the time spent idling at lights and waiting for other traffic to get up to get moving, not the gearing. If you really want a city car, I'd recommend a hybrid, or maybe one of those micro cars like the new Mitsubishi Mirage.