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Originally Posted by BillB
From past posts I understand there are issues with D5 injectors? Also, although quieter and more powerful I wonder if the D5 can match the Audi engine for economy. My Tdi has been showing over 50 mpg for some time now. It is of almost legendary status being used in countless Golfs, Passats, Audis and Skodas mostly in 1.9 litre form before they resorted to common rail like Volvo and everyone else. Regards.
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Hmmmm, I get an indicated 45mpg average out of mine and a calculated monthly average of about 40 - 43 mpg also.
However I do tend to give it some stick....
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