[Vwdiesel] MPG woohoo

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Way to go Bro!  That is about what I get now from my 1.6 TD '91 Jetta after
fabricating a new dual exhaust system.

Rob

----- Original Message -----
From: "mikitka" <mikitka at earthlink.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:33 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] MPG woohoo


> Well since I installed the 2.5" down pipe and exhaust system, I finally
got
> around to filling up the 91 Jetta TD today. Wanted to get it full before
the
> prices went back up do to the new storm that is heading for the Gulf.  I
> went 507 miles and it took 10.14 US gallons to fill it up. So that is
50mpg.
> That is up from 46.6 the last tank that was on the restricted exhaust
> system.  Both times I drove the car the same sensible easy way with 80%
> highway and 20% city.  I just can't get over the power I have now since I
> opened up the exhaust. Truly amazing.  :-)
>
>
>
> Now to start making Biodiesel.  I have a good start on barrels, pump, and
a
> water heater, just need to get all the plumbing hardware and put it all
> together.
>
> Nick
>
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