gtroach
Member
Ok, I’ve been reading some of the posts and decided I needed to ask some questions of my own.
I purchased a 2006 Jetta TDI in March 09 with 29,500 miles on it. The car is closing in on 50,000 now. I purchased the car because I got transferred and it’s an 85 mile drive for me now to the office. The car is my daily driver so dependability, mileage and an easy ride are very important. This is my first VW and diesel and I'm really pleased with it. I’m getting 40-43mpg now but want to dial it up to around 50mpg.
The car is all stock with the six speed auto.
I’ve got new Copper CS4 tires and keep them inflated to 36psi.
The car has been serviced per the owners manual with oil changed every 10,000 (but I going to a 5,000 interval this next go)
I’m on well maintained state highways and interstate for the most of my commute. I set my cruise as often as traffic allows. I’m nearly always within five mph of the posted speed limit.
I don’t want to spend $1,000 to save $100 but know I will have to spend some cash and can expect to reap some savings.
I’m considering a K&N cold air intake right away and a new exhaust system with large pipe and a Magnaflow exhaust.
For those out there with experience, what are the PRO’s and CON’s of each of these options? Will it increase my mileage?
How hard is installation of the K&N?
Are there other items I should consider?
Are there items I should avoid?
Thanks much.
I purchased a 2006 Jetta TDI in March 09 with 29,500 miles on it. The car is closing in on 50,000 now. I purchased the car because I got transferred and it’s an 85 mile drive for me now to the office. The car is my daily driver so dependability, mileage and an easy ride are very important. This is my first VW and diesel and I'm really pleased with it. I’m getting 40-43mpg now but want to dial it up to around 50mpg.
The car is all stock with the six speed auto.
I’ve got new Copper CS4 tires and keep them inflated to 36psi.
The car has been serviced per the owners manual with oil changed every 10,000 (but I going to a 5,000 interval this next go)
I’m on well maintained state highways and interstate for the most of my commute. I set my cruise as often as traffic allows. I’m nearly always within five mph of the posted speed limit.
I don’t want to spend $1,000 to save $100 but know I will have to spend some cash and can expect to reap some savings.
I’m considering a K&N cold air intake right away and a new exhaust system with large pipe and a Magnaflow exhaust.
For those out there with experience, what are the PRO’s and CON’s of each of these options? Will it increase my mileage?
How hard is installation of the K&N?
Are there other items I should consider?
Are there items I should avoid?
Thanks much.