sptsailing
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 9, 2010
- Location
- Safety Harbor, FL
- TDI
- 2006 Jetta Manual, stock with Panzer Plate & Franko6 modified EGR cooler & CAM
In April of this year, I replaced my timing belt, but I do not have a VCDS. Prior to the change, I was able to obtain 50+ mpg at times. After, not so much. Now, about 45 highway is its best, even though for combination, 42 is typical. I suspect something may not be optimally adjusted. It has about 88,000 mi. and no, I have not yet looked at the cam. (fear of failure?) To what degree do sub-optimal torsion values affect mpg? Also, at random times, I think I am seeing smoke in my rear view mirror if I accelerate hard, but it is intermittent. During the day, I do not see it, but at night it appears, so I do not know what color it may be.
I love 95% of this car and hate the other 5%, but it appears to be a keeper anyway. I will probably have to spring for a VCDS. Could someone direct me to an explanation of what may be the issues regarding torsion values to mpg?
Other than the airbag light staying on now, this car rocks. One of my sons has a 2012 Civic, the other a 2012 Corolla, neither of which can hold a candle to the Jetta.
I love 95% of this car and hate the other 5%, but it appears to be a keeper anyway. I will probably have to spring for a VCDS. Could someone direct me to an explanation of what may be the issues regarding torsion values to mpg?
Other than the airbag light staying on now, this car rocks. One of my sons has a 2012 Civic, the other a 2012 Corolla, neither of which can hold a candle to the Jetta.