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2000 TDI Beetle Automatic 35 MPG only???
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:06 pm
by Dahlenburg
I have a 2000 Beetle TDI automatic and it is only getting about 35 mpg. It is summer and I am useing the air. Today it was only highway miles. Is there anything I should be checking that could cause this?? I do not see any fuel on my driveway. I should be getting about 40 if I am not mistaken.
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:05 pm
by BIGBADBOB
Get the MAF checked or look down the intake and see if it is plugging up both are common to the TDI BTDT
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:34 pm
by ajda3rd
They are only rated at 38 m.p.g. , the price we pay for power.
I would check the MAF, tire air pressure, air filter, and your driving style.
My 04 golf (pd) will get 36 m.p.g. driving quick ( 80+ and stoplights) or 52 m.p.g. driving 55 and coasting lights.
I will really upset some folks now .... with mobil 1 extended I get a lot better mileage than castrol 505.01. ( 72k in a year and my camshaft lived )