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Old 04-13-2010, 02:45 AM   #5 (permalink)
ChrstphrR
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Schwartzejetta - '00 Volkswagen Jetta TDI GL
90 day: 52.87 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by tdibubble View Post
I see the jetta's with the same engine as the bug and getting slightly lower mpg's but I would assume that to the extra weight of the car.

FYI, it's usually 80-90*F here about this time of year, I'm sure that contributes.
Good job on getting an older TDI to eek out a frugal tank.

Temperature, and possibly, fuel are likely differences. In January, it's typically 10F to -40F, here. During the winter months, stations stock winter diesel, which has a higher ratio of kerosene so it won't gel from the cold. I doubt that Phoenix has a significantly different winter blend.
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