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New Guy Intro (2003 Jetta TDI)
Hi All,
Looking forward to learning what you do for more MPG. I have a 2003 Jetta TDI Diesel and have been experimenting for a few years on how to raise up the efficiency. Best I've done so far was 57.4 MPG. Trying to break the 60 mark even in the hills of western PA.
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02-13-2014, 09:03 PM
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Welcome to the site Lane S. Your mileage is already pretty good so I assume your driving is fairly tweaked already. What mods have you done and what do you have planned?
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02-13-2014, 10:10 PM
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Welcome, blow up the tires and put some pipe insulation in the grille openings to block the grille.
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So far its just driving speed reduction, higher pressure in tires (90% of max), watching shift/rpms. I'm investigating the grill block and higher temp thermostat with Evans no water coolant (with 1st stage fan mod).
I'm getting ready for a 200K timing belt change and plan on replacing worn suspension, exhaust (2.5 or 3"), EGR, Turbo, and Intake cleaning for now. I'm sure you fellows will have some great suggestions.  |
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real good mileage. don't forget to start listing mileage logs.
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Welcome to the forum.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lane_S
Trying to break the 60 mark even in the hills of western PA.
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Wow, that is a great goal. I drive through western PA a couple times in the summer & there are certainly a couple of doozy's. The worst so far is is I-40 East right past Uniontown. I have to throw my Corolla into 3rd gear with the pedal buried to maintain 45 MPH.
Already learning from reading here that is is better to lose a bit of MPH going up hills, but that is one climb that is tough to maintain speed. |
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Already learning from reading here that is is better to lose a bit of MPH going up hills, but that is one climb that is tough to maintain speed.
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that is true. there are no hills here but there is one overpass where i am that i end up cresting at about 35 mph.
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