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2004 Passat Familiar Manual (5 speed) Fuel-up Log

2004 Volkswagen Passat
Property of curro. Added Aug 10 2013

Showing all fuel-ups and notes


Feb 20 2022

No additives. Trip from Dallas to Houston with mostly unfavorable winds.

  • 265.0
  • 7.328
  • $3.559
  • $26.08
  • 36.2

Added by curro on Feb 21 2022 at 2:07 pm


No additives. Includes trip from Houston to Dallas.

  • 651.0
  • 18.069
  • $3.499
  • $63.22
  • 36.0

Added by curro on Feb 21 2022 at 2:05 pm


Jan 16 2022

No additives.

  • 628.0
  • 17.982
  • $2.999
  • $53.93
  • 34.9

Added by curro on Jan 18 2022 at 5:03 pm


Dec 30 2021

No additives. First time using Sam's Club fuel.

  • 719.0
  • 21.409
  • $2.649
  • $56.71
  • 33.6

Added by curro on Jan 10 2022 at 6:04 pm


Nov 24 2021

Travel to Garner State Park and back. No additives. Very congested hwy with several stop and go areas.

  • 694.0
  • 19.205
  • $3.060
  • $58.77
  • 36.1

Added by curro on Nov 24 2021 at 10:37 pm


Nov 20 2021

Added 2 oz of Howe's diesel fuel additive. First full fuel up since setting torsion to -2.5.

  • 632.0
  • 18.015
  • $3.149
  • $56.73
  • 35.1

Added by curro on Nov 24 2021 at 10:22 pm


Oct 23 2021

Trip to Denton and back. Prior to this fuel-up timing was set at -2.5. Added ~2 oz of Howe's diesel additive.

  • 715.0
  • 21.944
  • $2.992
  • $65.66
  • 32.6

Added by curro on Oct 26 2021 at 10:27 pm


Oct 17 2021

No additives.

  • 561.0
  • 18.078
  • $2.859
  • $51.68
  • 31.0

Added by curro on Oct 17 2021 at 5:14 pm


Sep 12 2021

Added 2.5 oz of Howes diesel fuel additive

  • 584.0
  • 17.867
  • $2.699
  • $48.22
  • 32.7

Added by curro on Sep 12 2021 at 10:23 pm


Aug 25 2021

Approximately half of the driving was hwy coming home from Ozone, TX on I-10 (80 MPH). The rest short trips on congested drive to school. Added 2 oz of Howes diesel additive.

  • 585.0
  • 17.696
  • $2.299
  • $40.68
  • 33.1

Added by curro on Aug 31 2021 at 5:58 pm


Aug 5 2021

Travel from Tucson, AZ to Ozona, TX going mostly 75 to 80 MPH. Added two oz. of Howes diesel additive.

  • 639.0
  • 18.236
  • $3.239
  • $59.07
  • 35.0

Added by curro on Aug 8 2021 at 2:05 pm


Aug 3 2021

Includes a partial fuel up. Trip from Salinas, CA to Tucson, AZ. Includes stop and go traffic on I-10 coming out of Los Angeles area. Added two oz. of Howes diesel additive.

  • 804.0
  • 22.457
  • $3.058
  • $68.67
  • 35.8

Added by curro on Aug 8 2021 at 1:14 pm


Aug 2 2021

Trip from Winters, CA to Salinas, CA. Lower speeds due to driving in some non-interstate highways and city driving in San Francisco. No additives added.

  • 597.0
  • 16.505
  • $4.099
  • $67.65
  • 36.2

Added by curro on Aug 8 2021 at 1:07 pm


Jul 30 2021

Trip from Reno, NV to Winters, CA. Lower speeds in some portions of the trip. Going mostly downhill. First fuel up with California diesel (50 cetane). Added 2 oz of Howes diesel additive.

  • 677.0
  • 16.894
  • $4.159
  • $70.26
  • 40.1

Added by curro on Aug 8 2021 at 12:12 pm


Jul 27 2021

Trip from St. George UT to Reno, NV. Going lower speeds than interstate hwy. Added 2 oz of Howes diesel additive.

  • 536.0
  • 14.461
  • $3.939
  • $56.96
  • 37.1

Added by curro on Aug 8 2021 at 12:09 pm


Jul 26 2021

Trip from Albuquerque to St. George, UT via North Rim of Grand Canyon. Lower speeds due to going in state highways vs interstate. Added 2 oz of Howes diesel additive

  • 725.0
  • 18.604
  • $3.433
  • $63.87
  • 39.0

Added by curro on Aug 8 2021 at 12:05 pm


Jul 22 2021

Drive from Ft. Worth to Albuquerque, NM including 50 miles of stoppage due to construction on I-40.

  • 621.0
  • 17.642
  • $2.859
  • $50.44
  • 35.2

Added by curro on Aug 7 2021 at 9:09 pm


Jul 20 2021

Includes trip to Ft. Worth with cargo carrier. Added 2 oz of Howes diesel additive. Going mostly 75 to 80 MPH.

  • 552.0
  • 15.557
  • $2.599
  • $40.43
  • 35.5

Added by curro on Aug 8 2021 at 11:55 am


Jun 27 2021

Mostly hwy driving to Guadalupe River State Park and back going 75 to 85 MPH and cargo carrier/fully loaded, plus some bumpier to bumper traffic due to accidents on I-10. Added around 2 oz of Hot Shot LX4.

  • 705.0
  • 21.393
  • $2.548
  • $54.51
  • 33.0

Added by curro on Jun 28 2021 at 6:59 pm


Jun 13 2021

No additives. Mostly trip to Dallas and back going 75 to 85 MPH. No additives.

  • 630.0
  • 17.872
  • $2.759
  • $49.31
  • 35.3

Added by curro on Jun 16 2021 at 9:01 am


May 31 2021

Added 2 oz of Hot Shot Secret LX4 Lubricity Extreme

  • 566.0
  • 17.238
  • $2.629
  • $45.32
  • 32.8

Added by curro on Jun 7 2021 at 10:43 pm


May 14 2021

City traffic with frequent stop and go. Added 2 oz of Hot Shot Lubricity Extreme.

  • 603.0
  • 18.230
  • $2.499
  • $45.56
  • 33.1

Added by curro on May 15 2021 at 10:56 pm


Apr 24 2021

Includes three partial fuel ups. Includes trip to Huntsville State Park with four bikes on the back rack. Added 2 oz of Hot Shot Lubricity Extreme LX4.

  • 791.0
  • 23.526
  • $2.624
  • $61.73
  • 33.6

Added by curro on Apr 25 2021 at 9:43 pm


Apr 4 2021

Includes trip to Inks Lake State Park and back with cargo carrier and fully loaded car (four passengers) going around 75 MPH. Includes a partial fuel-up of 7 gallons. Added 2 oz of Hot Shot's Secret LX4 Lubricity Extreme

  • 861.0
  • 24.831
  • $2.688
  • $66.75
  • 34.7

Added by curro on Apr 4 2021 at 11:45 pm


Mar 21 2021

Used Exxon Synergy Diesel Efficient. No additives. Mostly hwy. miles trip to Denton and back.

  • 688.0
  • 18.481
  • $2.699
  • $49.88
  • 37.2

Added by curro on Mar 22 2021 at 10:30 pm


Mar 14 2021

No fuel additives.

  • 555.0
  • 16.686
  • $2.508
  • $41.85
  • 33.3

Added by curro on Mar 18 2021 at 11:51 am


Feb 23 2021

No additives. Mostly going back and forth to school. New re-manufactured alternator was installed on 2/22/21 at 249,550 miles.

  • 588.0
  • 16.756
  • $2.199
  • $36.85
  • 35.1

Added by curro on Feb 24 2021 at 8:07 am


Jan 18 2021

Trip from home to Dallas and back with Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 (synthetic blend diesel engine oil) using it short term for cleaning purposes. Previous tank has 8 oz of Hot Shot's Secret Diesel Extreme (added at around 249K miles on the engine). Going mostly 75 MPH (one driver, no load).

  • 428.0
  • 11.588
  • $2.116
  • $24.52
  • 36.9

Added by curro on Jan 18 2021 at 8:41 pm


Dec 31 2020

No additives. Trip from Gunnison, CO to Amarillo, TX. Very mountainous driving. Temperatures in the 20s F.

  • 662.0
  • 16.076
  • $2.099
  • $33.74
  • 41.2

Added by curro on Jan 3 2021 at 10:03 am


Dec 27 2020

Trip from Amarillo to Gunnison, CO and surrounding areas. Mostly mountainous roads (gaining elevation). Added around 3 oz of Hot Shots Diesel fuel additive.

  • 600.0
  • 15.242
  • $2.389
  • $36.41
  • 39.4

Added by curro on Dec 27 2020 at 10:12 pm


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