Love The Jetta TDI in Edmonton, V Power diesel, but is this fuel worth it - VW TDI forum and Audi TDI forum

Herk · #1 01-31-2012, 06:26 PM

I commute a great distance for work, and have just got out of a 2010 chevy silverado, and have purchased a 2012 Highline Jetta TDI. I have only had this car for five days and I wish I would have been introduced to this car five years ago when I started to commute. This car is amazing on fuel as all of you know, and the HP is quite impressive as well. The manual says to plug the unit in when it gets to -10 is this true? I know plugging any vehicle in when it is cold is a lot easier on it, but can someone enlighten me on this, as well what is the best fuel to use for this car, I know shell has V Power diesel, but is this fuel worth it, and if so what are the advanatages over using diesel max.

chittychittybangbang · #2 02-01-2012, 01:32 AM

-10 C or -10 F? In either case plug in will make life a lot easier. Not familiar with those fuels, I'll move this post to mk6 section since there may be some more views htere.

Herk · #3 02-01-2012, 04:44 PM

Thanks chitty, one other quick question should the fuel filter be changed every 20,000?

chittychittybangbang · #4 02-01-2012, 06:50 PM

20,000 miles is factory spec.

vwottawa · #5 02-03-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Herk

...as well what is the best fuel to use for this car, I know shell has V Power diesel, but is this fuel worth it, and if so what are the advanatages over using diesel max.

When I bought my TDI, the sales mgr told me not to bother with the more expensive V-Power diesel. He said put the normal diesel in and you will be fine.

Highgate Golfer · #6 02-03-2012, 10:07 PM

Alot of people say the V-Power diesel is better for the engine as it removes sludge build up etc. It just contains additives that are added at the pump and the base fuel delivered to shell is the same as anywhere else, see this thread for more in depth discussion.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=200694

I've used Petro-Canada diesel for my last 10 fill ups and have averaged around 5.8L / 100km, and I used the V-power diesel at a 6c/litre premium and it returned the same consumption. Important thing is to make sure its winterized, and in Canada it pretty much has to be.

Cogen Man · #7 02-04-2012, 09:10 AM

Myself, I'd forgo the extra cost of using the V-Power. Better to look for a high volume station if one is available to you. As for plugging her in on cold winter nights. Can't hurt and could probably help. I haven't had to with my 2011 Golf and it starts no problems so far. Haven't seen any -40 temps so far either. I'd plug in if that were to occure. Do you use any additive in your tank. I use the OptiLube XPD. I get it from a guy who is in your neck of the woods. More for the lubricity factor for the ULSD.

http://optilubecanada.com/

Hellfire · #8 02-05-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Herk

I commute a great distance for work, and have just got out of a 2010 chevy silverado, and have purchased a 2012 Highline Jetta TDI. I have only had this car for five days and I wish I would have been introduced to this car five years ago when I started to commute. This car is amazing on fuel as all of you know, and the HP is quite impressive as well. The manual says to plug the unit in when it gets to -10 is this true? I know plugging any vehicle in when it is cold is a lot easier on it, but can someone enlighten me on this, as well what is the best fuel to use for this car, I know shell has V Power diesel, but is this fuel worth it, and if so what are the advanatages over using diesel max.

Hey,

While plugging in your vehicle is always a good thing, I have never done it. I've had my car sit outside all day long in colder than -30C temperatures and it started just fine without being plugged in.

With regards to the v-power.... not worth the extra money IMO. I fill up all over the place - Canadian Tire for the next year, but prior Superstore, Flying J Shell, 7-Eleven, Esso.... and only really notice variations with the temperature. Colder it gets the more my f/e sucks.

Here is my fuelly: http://www.fuelly.com/driver/hellfire/jetta