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Originally Posted by kafer65
Automatic or manual trans? I bought a 98 manual and got 47 mpg any way I drove it using Mobil 1 turbo diesel truck oil. That, my friend, was a very good deal you made for that car! A lot to like about the diesel beetles.
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Except the engine compartment is a nightmare to work in vs the MKIV Jetta/Golfs.
I had an 03 Golf, 5 speed. It would get a consistent 45mpg and I did zero hypermiling. Loved that car. 600+ mile tanks are EASY once you delete the fuel filler vent *meant for gasoline* and let the fuel tank hold it's true potential.
I had several 700+mile tanks in that car.
The ALH *imo* is the best TDi. Simple, reliable, efficient and if you stay on top of timing belts will run forever.
If you don't already have it I recommend Rosstech Vagcom highly. Without it trying to set your injector pump timing is a guessing game. There's a whole bunch more it does besides just that.