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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


Dec 26 2020

Trip from Houston to Amarillo averaging 73 MPH with mostly unfavorable winds. Added around 3 oz of Hot Shots Winter Diesel Additive.

  • 616.0
  • 16.467
  • $2.099
  • $34.56
  • 37.4

Added by curro on Dec 27 2020 at 10:09 pm


Dec 23 2020

No additives.

  • 388.0
  • 10.496
  • $2.059
  • $21.61
  • 37.0

Added by curro on Jan 3 2021 at 9:57 am


Nov 24 2020

Trip to Garner State Park and back. Mostly I-10 going 75 MPH with cargo carrier and some head winds. Added 12 oz of two stroke oil.

  • 694.0
  • 18.981
  • $1.710
  • $32.46
  • 36.6

Added by curro on Nov 24 2020 at 10:59 pm


Nov 14 2020

No fuel additives

  • 649.0
  • 18.026
  • $1.759
  • $31.71
  • 36.0

Added by curro on Nov 14 2020 at 10:16 pm


Sep 4 2020

Includes trip to Dallas area and back going 75 to 80 MPH. Added 12 oz of two stroke oil (ash-less)

  • 689.0
  • 17.871
  • $1.999
  • $35.72
  • 38.6

Added by curro on Sep 4 2020 at 4:46 pm


Aug 23 2020

Includes round trip to Kerrville going mostly 75 - 80 MPH. Added 12 oz of two stroke oil (ashless). This is fuel-up includes a partial fill.

  • 797.0
  • 21.266
  • $2.010
  • $42.74
  • 37.5

Added by curro on Aug 24 2020 at 7:21 pm


Aug 8 2020

From Amarillo, TX to home with mostly head winds. No additives added.

  • 648.0
  • 17.765
  • $1.967
  • $34.94
  • 36.5

Added by curro on Aug 15 2020 at 11:51 am


Aug 6 2020

From Black Canyon National Park to Rocky National Park via Glenwood Springs/Grand Lake and then down to Amarillo, TX (downhill the end segment).

  • 860.0
  • 21.131
  • $1.832
  • $38.71
  • 40.7

Added by curro on Aug 15 2020 at 11:49 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
  • 17.487
  • $1.999
  • $34.96
  • 38.9

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


Jul 28 2020

Amarillo, TX to Colorado Springs, CO + up/down mountains. 3.5 Oz of Howes

  • 527.0
  • 14.321
  • $1.999
  • $28.63
  • 36.8

Added by curro on Aug 15 2020 at 11:46 am


Jul 25 2020

Houston to Amarillo, TX going mostly 75 to 80 MPH. No additives added.

  • 680.0
  • 17.478
  • $1.879
  • $32.84
  • 38.9

Added by curro on Aug 15 2020 at 11:45 am


Jul 21 2020

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

  • 584.0
  • 16.618
  • $1.639
  • $27.24
  • 35.1

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


Jun 21 2020

Includes trip to Guadalupe River State Park and back Usual 75 MPH majority). Added 12 oz of two stroke oil (ashless) and 4 oz of Howe's diesel additive.

  • 762.0
  • 20.284
  • $1.711
  • $34.71
  • 37.6

Added by curro on Jun 21 2020 at 10:39 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
  • 17.120
  • $0.999
  • $17.10
  • 39.3

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
  • 22.697
  • $1.998
  • $45.35
  • 36.1

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


Feb 26 2020

No additives. Driving in heavy traffic to school and back.

  • 600.0
  • 17.275
  • $2.399
  • $41.44
  • 34.7

Added by curro on Feb 26 2020 at 11:10 pm


Feb 9 2020

Added 12 oz of two stroke oil. City traffic includes frequent school zone and construction driving.

  • 654.0
  • 18.122
  • $2.499
  • $45.29
  • 36.1

Added by curro on Feb 9 2020 at 11:56 am


Jan 23 2020

Drives to school are increasing city traffic %. Added 12 oz of two stroke oil and 3 oz of Howes diesel additive (non-winter formula).

  • 654.0
  • 18.178
  • $2.339
  • $42.52
  • 36.0

Added by curro on Jan 23 2020 at 4:27 pm


Jan 4 2020

Included a partial fill of 2.5 gallons. Added a few ounces of Howes winter diesel additive. Trip from El Paso, TX to Houston going mostly 80 MPH and then 75 MPH.

  • 762.0
  • 19.380
  • $2.686
  • $52.05
  • 39.3

Added by curro on Jan 4 2020 at 10:50 pm


Jan 2 2020

Added a few oz of Howes winter diesel additive and of Amsoil cetane boost. Going from Southern California to Tucson, AZ. Hwy speeds around 75 MPH (sometimes more in AZ).

  • 679.0
  • 17.849
  • $2.839
  • $50.67
  • 38.0

Added by curro on Jan 3 2020 at 8:37 am


Dec 29 2019

Trip from Las Vegas to Visalia, Sequoia National Park and down towards Ventura, CA. No additives added.

  • 651.0
  • 15.958
  • $3.759
  • $59.99
  • 40.8

Added by curro on Dec 30 2019 at 1:33 am


Dec 27 2019

Travel from ABQ to Las Vegas going mostly 80 MPH. Added 4 oz of Howes winter diesel additive.

  • 703.0
  • 17.493
  • $3.159
  • $55.26
  • 40.2

Added by curro on Dec 27 2019 at 7:46 pm


Dec 25 2019

Trip from Bowie, TX to Albuquerque, NM going mostly 75-80 MPH with strong unfavorable winds (head and from the side). Added around 4 oz of Howes diesel winter additive and some cetane booster.

  • 554.0
  • 15.782
  • $2.769
  • $43.70
  • 35.1

Added by curro on Dec 25 2019 at 10:46 pm


Includes one partial fill up at Costco (The Woodlands) and in Bowie, TX. Trip going 70 to 80 MPH with small favorable winds. Added around 4 oz of Howes winter diesel additive.

  • 824.0
  • 21.844
  • $2.602
  • $56.84
  • 37.7

Added by curro on Dec 25 2019 at 10:42 pm


Dec 10 2019

Includes trip from San Antonio to Houston. Added around 3 oz of Howe's diesel additive.

  • 628.0
  • 17.370
  • $2.439
  • $42.37
  • 36.2

Added by curro on Dec 10 2019 at 10:05 pm


Nov 29 2019

Includes driving around Big Bend and return to San Antonio via I-10 going mostly 80 MPH. Fully loaded with hitch cargo carrier (arond 135 lbs total weight). Added approx. 4 oz of Howe's diesel additive.

  • 748.0
  • 19.653
  • $2.524
  • $49.61
  • 38.1

Added by curro on Nov 30 2019 at 1:30 am


Nov 25 2019

Drive from Houston to Ft. Stockton going mostly 75 to 85 MPH and averaging 70 MPH. Fully loaded car + cargo carrier weighting around 120 lbs.

  • 561.0
  • 15.719
  • $2.859
  • $44.94
  • 35.7

Added by curro on Nov 25 2019 at 5:19 pm


Nov 17 2019

First fuel up since I got the car back with the fixed head and new radiator/fan/fan clutch (around 227000 miles). Added 4 oz ho Howe's diesel additive and 12 oz of two stroke oil.

  • 664.0
  • 18.013
  • $2.399
  • $43.21
  • 36.9

Added by curro on Nov 17 2019 at 5:23 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
  • 18.509
  • $2.589
  • $47.92
  • 36.3

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


Jun 22 2019

Mostly highway going to IAH and Houston to Denton. Exxon Synergy Diesel. No other additives. First fuel up after install of new coolant reservoir, new brakes, front end alignment, etc.

  • 555.0
  • 15.190
  • $2.589
  • $39.33
  • 36.5

Added by curro on Jun 22 2019 at 10:33 pm


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