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

Miles
7.328

Gallons
$3.559

Cost/Gallon
$26.08

Total Spent
36.2

MPG

Added by curro on Feb 21 2022 at 2:07 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

Miles
17.696

Gallons
$2.299

Cost/Gallon
$40.68

Total Spent
33.1

MPG

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

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

Miles
21.393

Gallons
$2.548

Cost/Gallon
$54.51

Total Spent
33.0

MPG

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

May 31 2021

Added 2 oz of Hot Shot Secret LX4 Lubricity Extreme

566.0

Miles
17.238

Gallons
$2.629

Cost/Gallon
$45.32

Total Spent
32.8

MPG

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

Miles
18.230

Gallons
$2.499

Cost/Gallon
$45.56

Total Spent
33.1

MPG

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

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

Miles
16.756

Gallons
$2.199

Cost/Gallon
$36.85

Total Spent
35.1

MPG

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

Aug 2 2020

All mountainous driving from Colorado Springs to Montrose, CO and around Black Canyon National Park, Ouray, Silverton. ~2 oz of Howes

680.0

Miles
17.487

Gallons
$1.999

Cost/Gallon
$34.96

Total Spent
38.9

MPG

Added by curro on Aug 15 2020 at 11:48 am

Jul 21 2020

Added 12 oz of two stroke oil and ~4 oz of Howes Meaner Power Kleaner.

584.0

Miles
16.618

Gallons
$1.639

Cost/Gallon
$27.24

Total Spent
35.1

MPG

Added by curro on Jul 22 2020 at 3:48 pm

May 26 2020

Mostly driving to Denton and back. Highway speeds in the 80 MPH range for the most part. In Denton the car got a new fuel filter, oil/filter change and transmission fluid change (50/50 Redline Shockproof Superlight and MT-LV), air filter and cabin filter.

673.0

Miles
17.120

Gallons
$0.999

Cost/Gallon
$17.10

Total Spent
39.3

MPG

Added by curro on May 26 2020 at 11:08 pm

Mar 21 2020

Included two partial fuelings in order to use BG 245 Premium Diesel Fuel System Cleaner (11 oz. can) for maximum impact. Last full fuel up included 12 oz of two stroke oil.

820.0

Miles
22.697

Gallons
$1.998

Cost/Gallon
$45.35

Total Spent
36.1

MPG

Added by curro on Mar 22 2020 at 9:48 pm

Jul 12 2019

Includes trip DFW to Houston. No additives. Used Costco D2 which is supposed to be TopTier Diesel. Part of this fuel up was with the timing set to around +3 which impacted efficiency in a negative way.

672.0

Miles
18.509

Gallons
$2.589

Cost/Gallon
$47.92

Total Spent
36.3

MPG

Added by curro on Jul 16 2019 at 8:18 am

Apr 13 2019

Added around 12 oz of two stroke oil and 4 oz of Howes Diesel Treatment

635.0

Miles
17.456

Gallons
$2.599

Cost/Gallon
$45.37

Total Spent
36.4

MPG

Added by curro on Apr 14 2019 at 4:56 pm

Dec 24 2018

Trip Van Horn to Phoenix with a major delay due to six vehicle accident on I-10. Added 8 oz of Howe's Diesel Treat.

668.0

Miles
17.406

Gallons
$2.799

Cost/Gallon
$48.72

Total Spent
38.4

MPG

Added by curro on Dec 24 2018 at 10:33 pm

Dec 14 2018

New Michelin Defender tires installed @ around 215,450 miles. Added 12 oz of two stroke oil and 3 oz of Howe's MKL. First accurate tank post head gasket R&R.

652.0

Miles
17.281

Gallons
$2.399

Cost/Gallon
$41.46

Total Spent
37.7

MPG

Added by curro on Dec 14 2018 at 1:34 pm

Nov 25 2018

Includes trip back from San Antonio and hwy driving around town. Added 3 oz. of Howe's KML.

749.0

Miles
18.870

Gallons
$2.541

Cost/Gallon
$47.96

Total Spent
39.7

MPG

Added by curro on Nov 26 2018 at 9:02 am

Sep 3 2018

Includes trip from Houston to Arlington going mostly in the 70's MPH and some slower speeds due to heavy rain. Added ~ 2 oz of Howes MPK and ~ 2 oz of Star Tron Enzyme Diesel Fuel Treatment

810.0

Miles
21.364

Gallons
$2.471

Cost/Gallon
$52.78

Total Spent
37.9

MPG

Added by curro on Sep 4 2018 at 10:42 pm

Aug 6 2018

Includes trip from New Orleans to Houston (65-75 MPH). Added 2 oz of Howes Meaner Power Kleaner.

650.0

Miles
17.493

Gallons
$2.769

Cost/Gallon
$48.44

Total Spent
37.2

MPG

Added by curro on Aug 6 2018 at 9:07 pm

Jul 6 2018

Trip from Houston to West Point, GA going mostly 75 MPH (70 to 80 MPH range) plus three traffic jams lasting a total of around 45 minutes. Mostly calm winds. AC on all the time. Computer showed 40.9 MPG at the end. Added ~ 2 Oz. of OptiLube XL and 4 Oz. of Amsoil Cetane Boost.

686.0

Miles
17.620

Gallons
$2.759

Cost/Gallon
$48.61

Total Spent
38.9

MPG

Added by curro on Jul 7 2018 at 6:51 am

Jun 19 2018

Added approximately 3 oz. of OptiLube XL

623.0

Miles
17.480

Gallons
$2.439

Cost/Gallon
$42.63

Total Spent
35.6

MPG

Added by curro on Jun 20 2018 at 3:50 pm

Apr 10 2018

Added around 4 oz. of OptiLube XL.

683.0

Miles
18.083

Gallons
$2.059

Cost/Gallon
$37.23

Total Spent
37.8

MPG

Added by curro on Apr 13 2018 at 9:17 am

Feb 21 2018

Added 16 oz. of Archoil AR6400-D.

690.0

Miles
19.100

Gallons
$1.910

Cost/Gallon
$36.48

Total Spent
36.1

MPG

Added by curro on Feb 22 2018 at 7:48 am

Nov 29 2017

Added around 3 oz. of OptiLube XL (includes cetane boost). Includes trip to San Antonio, Kerrville and back. Hwy. speeds 55-80 MPH.

705.0

Miles
18.318

Gallons
$1.929

Cost/Gallon
$35.34

Total Spent
38.5

MPG

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Added by curro on Nov 30 2017 at 8:44 am

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