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Old 10-29-2010, 11:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
JSMITH8505
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900 Mile tank on Jetta TDI

I drive 96 miles each way to and from work everyday so fuel mileage is my number one daily priority. I drive a 2003 Jetta TDI which is rated 44 mpg.

I've had several 750-800 mile tanks on my Jetta TDI, but after reading this site I decided to drive just a bit smarter. The car is totally stock, and it's the 3rd MK4 generation (1999-2005) VW TDI I've owned.

My driving habits were pretty good- anticipating lights, averaging my speed in stop and go driving so the car pretty much always keeps moving, using cruise control, tire pressure, etc-- but last night I reached a personal best and hit the magical 900 mile tank.

15.912 gallons/ 900.1 miles/ 56.56 mpg. ( I admit I chickened out once it rolled past 900 and pulled into a gas station). My car can hold 16.4 gallons when it's flat empty, so I had another 1/2 gallon left.


The next step is to do aerodynamic mods that don't look too crazy and seeing what that does.

I'll keep everyone posted as things improve.

Jerry

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Jerry
Sales And Leasing Royal VW of Birmingham, AL
Certified VW TDI Nut
Current Cars:
2000 VW Jetta TDI Auto 190,000 miles (For Sale)
2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 170,000 miles
2008 VW Eos.
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