2005 Volkswagen Jetta Burning double the gas

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

148,000 MILES

AREILAND

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Just this past week my car has been burning double the gas. I can literally see my fuel gauge going down. I don't believe it is a leak. I usually get on average 300 miles on a full tank of gas, but this week it was 200. I went 80 miles and its just above half a tank. Also when I get below 1/8 of a tank it seem to stutter occasionally when i slow down and try to accel. Any advice would be greatful.

Oct 10, 2013 at 2:54 PM

EXOVCDS

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If the engine were running too rich, the ECM would throw a trouble code. Have someone check for stored codes (even if the
check engine light is not on), then have the same person check the fuel trim values with the scan tool. Idle trim values and
cruising trim values... anything in the range of +-5% can be considered normal.

Common issues are coolant temperature sensors, MAF sensors and thermostats that cause the engine to run cooler than
it should.

If the needle swings too much and when filling the tank, you can not put as much gas in as you think it needs... it could be
a fuel level sending unit issue (inside the gas tank).

If your Speedometer and odometer do not work (which can cause the fuel gauge needle to swing), replace the vehicle speed
sensor.

Thomas

Oct 10, 2013 at 5:04 PM

EXOVCDS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
1,883 POSTS

Any progress?

Oct 11, 2013 at 6:17 PM

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