[Vwdiesel] gas milage decline

[TexasTDI]

Using any fuel additives?  I use Stanadyne Performance formula, 4oz per 15
gallons.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 233k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 73k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Hansen" <jhsg at sk.sympatico.ca>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 5:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] gas milage decline


> If it's cold where you live this should be average normal... you are
getting
> winter fuel now, which has less power, hence greater fuel usage.  If the
> idle sounds good, starts are good,  chances are nothing drastic is wrong.
> What year engine- is it time for a valve adjust (pre 85)?
> -James
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: vwdiesel-admin at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-admin at vwfans.com]On
> > Behalf Of Dave K
> > Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 5:22 PM
> > To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> > Subject: [Vwdiesel] gas milage decline
> >
> >
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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> > All,
> >
> > Been seeing a decline in gas milage.  This is a rebuilt motor
> > first 2K miles I averaged almost 50mpg.  The last 2 tank fulls I
> > have gone down to less than 40 mpg.  Same route to work.  What
> > should I start checking?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dave Kysar
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