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Old 04-15-2008, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 06Cummins
I got a new best tank during the Presidents Day holiday. 750 miles on a 14 gallon tank, just a hair better than 53.5 mpg.

I have a 1989 VW Jetta with 214k. Went 519 miles on 9.5 gallons*.



* While obtaining this mileage, was also passed by elderly people with walkers, wheelchairs and 3 yr olds on tricycles.
 

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Old 04-16-2008, 03:05 PM
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We can go about 650+ miles on a tank in our '05 Jetta Wagon...not as great as 54 mpg, but not too shabby either, huh?
 
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Old 05-09-2008, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Longhorn
Man that is nice...there is quite an interesting article in this months Diesel Power magazine about a VW....Good reading!


....roger that.

.......an '82 VW diesel pu w/ 292k on clock lurks in a corner of my garage. Had the head off once(new gasket). That 54decimal something is what I got once during a slow trip north to Brookings, OR on 101............

..great little trucklet.

I'd buy a new one.


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