2000 jetta tdi auto mpg vs manual swap

The automatic ecu will need to be changed out with a manual from a 2000 or a 2001, youll need to be able to readapt the ecu to the car, using a vcds cable. It may just be me but i seem to notice a definite drop in fuel economy when i use ulsd in my 2005 jetta. Engine check light comes on, definite loss of power, worse when engine has been running for awhile. This should be even more inviting for builders as it simplifies the steps required. Maybe a 6th gear conversion or does the tdi have a higher final drive gear ratio that could be installed. Over their 9,505mile trip, helen and john taylor averaged 67. However, as soon as the first nozzle upgrade is performed the oem clutch can begin to slip. With the 02j fivespeed manual being a much more reliable option than the fourspeed 01m automatic offered in the 9903 jetta tdi s, most enthusiasts row their own gears. Im not sure if my auto transmission is shifting when its supposed to. Properly running and tuned the engine should produce 4750 mpg driving it normally or not running it hard or above 65 mph manual transmission autos get 34 mpg less normally.

Manual cars always get better fuel economy than cars with automatic gearboxes. Converting from gas to diesel or from one brand of oilburner to another is also. Raise the front high enough to be able to remove the transmission out through the bottom with the transmission sitting on a transmission jack, and place jack stands. Volkswagen jetta tdi manual swap gopro time lapse youtube. The adapters are not transmission specific, they make the back of the tdi look like the back of the engine that the tdi is replacing.

Gas mileage of 2000 vehicles by volkswagen fuel economy. Im currently looking into tdi vws from the early 2000s, sticking completely to. I plan on buying the vagcom program and cable in the spring to tune the jetta. The most accurate 2000 volkswagen beetles mpg estimates based on real world results of 2. Used volkswagen jetta with diesel engine for sale cargurus. Volkswagen passat tdi sets world record for fuel economy. Unfortunately, volkswagen paused the importation of the diesel jetta tdi to the states with the 2006 model year, in order to make changes to meet the more stringent emissions laws. Mpg expectations jetta sportwagen 2011 vw tdi forum, audi. At first i thought it was just the car, but then i happened to fill up on a tank of 500ppm at a local station and noticed an almost 25% increase in fuel economy 3942mpg on ulsd vs. Volkswagen jetta automatic transmission 2000, torque converter by alliance.

Com bringing the best together tech general diesel import diesel 2000 jetta alh build thread pda view full version. We drove the dsg based tdi first and it was very good, it shifts waaay faster than you can with manual. The 98 and 99 transmissions have an inferior shifter, the 2000 to 2009 beetle or 2000 2005 old jetta, or 2000 2005 old golf will also work. I would have thought there would be a greater advantage to the manual than 3 mpg. I recently had a case of limp mode due to a vacuum leak now i feel like she is shifti. The dsg automatic transmission is offered as a more economical option compared to the conventional planetarygeared automatic transmissions such as those used in vw bug automatic transmission. A properly rebuilt torque converter according to oem specs or better. Detailed specs and features for the used 2000 volkswagen jetta diesel including dimensions, horsepower, engine, capacity, fuel economy, transmission, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. You might look at a bora or jetta, as a golf alternative.

Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. I have a 2001 with an auto and a 2000 that is a 5 speed swap. Feb 19, 2009 the official mileage estimates for the 2009 jetta tdi are 30 city 41 highway miles per gallon mpg for the manual transmission and 29 40 for the automatic. In 2007, volkswagen of america held a contest to find the diesel powered. Volkswagen gas mileage t he midsize frontwheeldrive passat tdi sedan is the most fuel efficient vehicle in volkswagens 2012 lineup with fuel mileage ratings of 31 city 43 highway 35 combined when equipped with the sixspeed manual and 30 city 40 highway 34 combined when equipped with the sixspeed dualclutch automatic transmission. Is it feasible to swap a 2002 vw jetta tdi auto diesel enigine into a gas 2002 vw jetta. Known for their efficiency, simplicity and durability, the volkswagen jetta tdi s produced from 9903 part of the mk4, fourthgeneration cars built from 9906 are arguably the most fuelefficient, diesel powered sedans the german automaker ever produced.

The jetta was introduced to the world at the 1979 frankfurt auto show. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for volkswagen jetta when you shop the largest online selection at. The 2009 jetta tdi dsg and manual trans are 1 mpg apart. I bought the vento in 2000 as it was the cheapest car with the 1. You could experience a 15% increase in fuel economy due to lower parasitic losses from oil churning. Took it to the dealer who put it on the computer, said that the wastegate valve was stuck but was okay now. Auto to manual swap procedures for the mkiv tdi including. I guess i am interested primarily on the actual gas mileage advantages of the manual vs.

The mileage on them all varies between 175k and 250k but i was just curious if buying a used jetta with around 200k. Our jeep xj conversion using this adapter can be seen here. This is why a 6speed automatic transmission with double overdrive ratios is helpful, especially if you spend a good amount of time at speeds above 65 mph but still need a strong first and reverse gear for the jobsite. Our complete guide to parts and providers for gastodiesel. In the past, it was pretty much a given that vehicles with manual transmissions would be more fuelefficient. Auto to manual swap procedures for the mkiv tdi including bug. And, i might add, a jetta and a new beetle are not identical cars, even with the same engine.

The car has about 2,500 miles on it and im getting 36 and 37 mpg. Nov 02, 2014 this is my new toy its a 2000 vw tdi has lil over 200k still running just fine. That beats the old record, established in 2009 by an australian couple. We can help you calculate and track your fuel economy. Custom truck owners often consider a manual trans swap because they are extremely. Valve body builders remanufactured transmission valve bodies that meet or. Is there a way to slow the engine speed down into the torque peak zone. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2000 volkswagen jetta. The item has been completely disassembled, cleaned, and examined for wear and tear.

Jan 05, 2008 while gas mileage figures for the conventionally powered compact jetta are good, diesel powered jettas are remarkably efficient by american standards. The tdi motor produced 155 lbft of torque and increased the rangers fuel economy to 39 mpg. Car has no acceleration and can not hold speed going up relatively minor hills. Im thinking about eventually doing a diesel swap into it. Complete auto transmissions for volkswagen beetle ebay. Comment on things that help the mpg on these jettas. The volkswagen jetta is a compact carsmall family car manufactured and marketed by. If youre interested in doing a similar crazy tdi engine swap, you can read up on the rangerbeetle swap here. This adapter can be used in jeep tj, yj, xj and other 4l jeep vehicles to install the vw tdi engines giving improved fuel economy and amazing power. The jettas in the area that i have found are a few 2006 model years, a couple of 2004 models, and.

Find specifications for every 2000 volkswagen jetta. The most accurate 2001 volkswagen jettas mpg estimates based on real world results of 11. How to complete a dsg to manual swap in a mk5 brm tdi under constructionwork in progresswill update with pics, links, and more info by jon tallent difficulty. Diesel engine problems of the 2000 volkswagen jetta. T he midsize frontwheeldrive passat tdi sedan is the most fuel efficient vehicle in volkswagens 2012 lineup with fuel mileage ratings of 31 city 43 highway 35 combined when equipped with the sixspeed manual and 30 city 40 highway 34 combined when equipped with the sixspeed dualclutch automatic transmission. Time lapse video of automatic to manual swap we did in a customers mk4 jetta tdi. Dec 03, 2011 just bought a 2011 jetta sportwagen tdi. I know that vw says that the manual gets 43 mpg and the automatic gets 40 mpg, but is this accurate. For me i wanted a manual, my previous car was a manual so why not the next one.