Date:         Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:12:50 -0400
Reply-To:     Frank Lee <techedteacher@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Frank Lee <techedteacher@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
Comments: To: Pete O <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com>
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(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?
>
>
> Pete Owsianowski
> Cell: (574) 286-0848
> Home: (574) 291-7110
> LinkedIn Profile:  http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top
>
>
>
>
> 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?
>>>
>>>
>