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Old 04-06-2013, 04:39 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Jetta - '06 VW Jetta TDI
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Taped Grill and Smart Driving = 38% over EPA Hwy!

I just want to show you guys my fuel log from today, but I can't post the link because I have too few posts, so just click the car under my name.

I bought my TDI one month ago as an upgrade from a '91 Chevy pick up truck that was averaging about 17mpg highway. I make the round trip from Salt Lake to Las Vegas several times per year, and it was typically costing me over $200 in gas per trip. Now, I can say I'm more than proud of my investment: with a little bit of diesel additive, duct tape on my grill, and utilization of constant throttle/EOC driving, I've managed a 51 mpg tank with my otherwise stock 2006 Jetta TDI - 38% above the EPA highway rating! That at a fairly reasonable average speed of 65mph not including the stops I made.

A couple of weeks ago, I was starting to doubt my goal of 900 mile tanks, but at this point I'm considering shooting for 1000! I can't wait to see what this car can do, especially after I smooth out the belly (which no longer has the OEM belly pan). This site has some great information, and I'll be sure to keep you guys updated!

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Old 04-06-2013, 09:40 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Congratualtions, from 17 to 51 is quite an improvement. Imagine what a decade of that kind of savings will do for your bottom line.

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Blue - '93 Ford Tempo
Last 3: 27.29 mpg (US)

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90 day: 18.5 mpg (US)

Sport Coupe - '92 Ford Tempo GL
Last 3: 69.62 mpg (US)

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