[Vwdiesel] Need Some Clarification !

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> Larger fuel pump? Why is this? My Dad's noticed his '02 auto gets worse
>  mileage (about 45-48mpg imp)  than his '01 5sp (50-55mpg imp) (both
>  Jettas), but I'd have thought this wouldn't matter to the fuel pump...
>
  Automatics do traditionally make a bit lower mileage than a standard,
across the board.
  Likely it uses a larger pump plunger to give it a bit more power, to help
compensate for the acceleration losses from the torque converter. Just
a guess though.
     Loren