You could do it if you could get the tank full, maybe your fuel tank will fill up, mine seems to want to stop a tick below full, I really don't know how many gallons I'm able to get in, but based on the calculations I've done on fuel in and miles driven and then computer projection on miles to empty, I'm guessing 17 gallons max in my tank. Even with this I'm averaging around 46 mpg(782 miles/tank) on my mixed driving, if you are doing mostly highway 70 mph on relatively flat terrain, I would be shocked if you didn't get 46+ mpg. Remember with the new car you should keep switching from 6th gear to 5th on the highway every once in a while to alter the rpm's, it will affect mpg's a bit but I would do it for the good of your engine.
You won't regret it...does it include head and fog lights?
I'm guessing you will do so with ease. 43.24 MPGs will get you that far on a 18.5 gal tank, and many Passat owners are reporting much higher MPGs. You also have the option of drafting on the highway -- not just behind big trucks, but other vehicles. This comes in handy when wind speed is double-digits.I will have a 800 mile drive back. Taking bets on whether or not I can do it on one tank of diesel.
No fog lights on SE manual transmission. But it includes custom install of hood, fenders, full bumper, mirrors, headlights, behind door handles, around windshield. I will report back how the job turns up. Also what I mean by custom is he will not be using a kit, so very few edges visible. He will wrap it around to minimize edges. This guy does lots of high end cars and has been doing it for long. Th dealership was nice enough to work with me in arranging indoor area for him to work on.
Thanks I was wondering what would I have to do different in my drive. I will make sure to slow down every so often and I guess I will be taking a lot of restroom brakes. Any other suggestions on breaking in the new engine welcome.
I was thinking that you should just alter your highway "cruise" gear from 6th to 5th and 5th to 6th every 10 or 15 minutes staying at the same speed just changing rpm's....I'm no expert but that is my understanding of a good idea on a new car while driving on the highway. There is an informative break-in thread on this site somewhere, see if you can find it, it will be very helpful.
You could also entertain us all by using cruise at various speeds in various gears to report lots of fuel consumption datapoints.
Unfortunately I do not have that kind of patients.You could also entertain us all by using cruise at various speeds in various gears to report lots of fuel consumption datapoints.
I use Driven Perfection. Alex is the son of an old and good friend, and he does awesome work.
Same as mine(not sure about the 18" wheels, I'll check on that), much better looking in person than I anticipated.....Nice ride
To the Blackie: Can I ask you if you ordered yours or just bought it from the lot? I ordered Glacier Blue Metallic on 8-11 and still waiting...Just picked up my 2012 Passat TDI SE DSG Last week. Glacier Blue Metallic.
Ah yes!! Found my self with the same dilemma. Got up in the middle of the night and drove it down the freeway for no reason. Enjoyed every minute of it!
a manual transmission...........
The Garmin is I believe 1490XX. I think at one point I got up to 95 before I realized how fast I was going and backed out of it. I took the same route that you mentioned.Nice car.........It is so nice to see a new car, not just a sports car in America with a proper transmission,
Which Gamin is that?? It looks a lot like my 1450LMT with the 5" screen.
How fast did you get it up to?? There are some long fairly flat straights on that drive if memory serves.
How did you go??? I-25 to Raton NM, US 87 to Dumas TX then down to Amarillo to catch US 287 all the way back to Dallas area????? I have made that drive a few times over the years......
Yes that's correct. I also get a big dial pad on the screen which comes in handy in situations where u have to dial extensions etc. Have you tried talking to the dealership about it or VW customer service.
