Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:34:05 -0400
Reply-To: Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
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Cool video - what a great project, a solar-powered biodiesel co-op!
Pete
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:12 PM, Frank Lee <techedteacher@gmail.com> wrote:
> (Still Friday Right?)
>
> No mileage difference I can detect.
> I can say on my former 93' MercBz 300D 2.5 TD Bio made the engine to run
> quieter with less knock.
> When I had to fill with Dinosaur Diesel, engine got noisier. And engine
> fuel leakage increases (common to older MB TDs. Look where one is parked).
> Bio makes engine seals more supple and seal better apparently.
>
> Important to study-up on bio in your particular model range. Get user
> advice. Jetta TDI 2003 may be different than Jetta 2004 TDI. You CAN use
> biodiesel.
>
> Here is an instructional youtube of me fueling my MB at our Baltimore
> Biodiesel Coop. a fuel buying club.
> http://www.baltimorebiodiesel.org/ <http://www.baltimorebiodiesel.org/>Bottom
> of page.
>
> Frank
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 11:51 AM, Pete O <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> NIce work on the biodiesel, Frank! Have been researching that.
>>
>> Joined TDIClub, thanks for the info. Looks like a good resource. Funny
>> how the threads are similar to the Vanagon list!
>>
>> So, you are happy with the Wagen? Is there a mileage difference using
>> biodiesel as opposed to diesel from the pump?
>>
>>
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>> On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 11:21 AM, Frank Lee <techedteacher@gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> We purchased a 2004 Jetta TDI wagon this August summer - 162,000 miles
>>> Very good condition.
>>> Needed tires - Bridgestone Ecotopia LLR
>>> Minor maintenance repairs, rubber mounts, CV boots, a brake mount
>>> pin....
>>> Total cost $13K so far.
>>>
>>> A must for long engine life -- VW spec oil. *EVERY MILE*
>>> AND join http://www.tdiclub.com/
>>>
>>> Now running this and "Yellow Sub" - 82' Vanagon Camper diesel 1.6 na
>>> 104k miles
>>> on Certified Biodiesel B99 for 8 months. Switching over now to B50 for
>>> the winter.
>>>
>>> (This is not related to Grease conversion, home cooked or WVO use.
>>> Biodiesel is Diesel -- Certified, Taxed and Dyed yellow
>>> Ours is made by Green Light http://www.glbiofuels.com/products.html).
>>>
>>> Frank Lee
>>>
>>>
>>> Came with a near complete set of VW dealer maintenance receipts from
>>> Florida
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Just wondering how many other list members drive Passat or Jetta TDI's
>>>> and
>>>> their opinion of them?
>>>>
>>>>
>>
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