Holy Smokes! AAZ Mileage

[Fingaluna]

Well, I decided to take it easy for a tank, just to see how far I can stretch a tank of Diesel... Boy, was I surprised! I usually get around 900km on a full tank of Diesel in my 1994 Jetta TD. This time, I slowed down while driving and took it easy while accellerating. I got 1,150km from a full tank. Crazy! Anyone else ever seen a TD (not a TDI) do this?

This time I used regular Diesel, had my winter tires on (~32psi) and had a bunch of stuff in the trunk. Sometime soon I'm going to try with my summer tires at Max psi, Sunoco Gold Diesel (usually seems to last a little longer than regulare diesel) and nothing in the car... Maybe I can add another 100km... Who knows, even 1,150km is better than the 650km I got on my first tank with this car!

Cheers all!

[mystery3]

How many litres fit in your tank?

[Vincent Waldon]

This is why some of us always answer "your right foot" when asked what's the best mod for mileage...these engines are capable of fantastic economy stock.

[akrallysport]

I've done 900km on 48L (Montreal, QC to Marine City, MI outside Detroit) and probably had another 100km left in the tank. This was cruising at 110-115kph most of the way on wide sticky summer tires and traffic through Toronto. Can't say that's bad... 

[Fingaluna]

@Mystery3

I can fit about 56 litres in the tank when it's totally empty.

Cheers

[Patrick]

Sounds about right. Best I've done with an AAZ is 985 km on 48 litres in a 4 door mark 2 full of people and luggage on a trip. Educate your right foot.................

[Turftech]

Just filled up after several trips into the Lower Mainland.  46 Liters and 1007 Kms.  That's about 4.7 L/100.  I was under a time constraint, and probably stood on the right pedal a bit more than usual.  Normally gets between 4.5 and 5 though.  4 Goodrich Traction TA's @ 42 front and 38 rear.  (Keeps the rear end sticky)  Timing ~.100.  Gonna try .105.