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 DutchAussie
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| posted on May 22nd, 2006 at 05:21 PM |
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Are any of you running your VW Caddy 1.9 TDI on Biodiesel?
If so, what can you tell us about performance, etc?
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DutchAussie
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StenGuns
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| posted on May 23rd, 2006 at 07:50 AM |
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I had thought about it.. However, we have just had it's 30k service and it's fuel economy has become so good I'd probably not bother right now.
(10.7 kms/L)
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DutchAussie
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| posted on May 23rd, 2006 at 10:04 AM |
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Thanks for the reply StenGun.
I might use some Biodiesel mixed with "normal" Diesel to improve the lubrication of the fuel. The Low Sulphur Diesel we use in Australia is not as
"slippery" as the old stuff.
Caddys are in short supply at the moment and I am a bit worried about the quality control now that Volkswagen is "restructuring".
I hope it all turns out OK.
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DutchAussie
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DutchAussie
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 11:15 PM |
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Ordered a VW Caddy 1.9TDI with DSG on May 31, 2006.
I have started a Home Page and will keep it up to date with the progress and modifications I will be making.
The site will have some interesting links for VW Owners and those people using Mac Computers.
The site is:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~avdw
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Volkswagenboy
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| posted on June 2nd, 2006 at 11:47 PM |
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I had a look at these at the dealership (Quite a rude dealer might I add).
Nice and sturdy, decent rear axle size and plenty of room to put lowering blocks on em!
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
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DutchAussie
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| posted on January 21st, 2007 at 08:06 PM |
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I had our Caddy delivered in October 2006. Love it.
I have installed a second battery (75AH Thumper), Wireless Reversing Camera and a Fridge.
Insulation of the roof and sides is in progress.
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| posted on March 22nd, 2007 at 04:21 PM |
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2007 VW Caddy Type 2KN 1.9 L TDI with DSG
We now have used our Caddy for 5 months and are very pleased with the vehicle.
This is our first VW and we would buy one again.
The TDI is great and is running on 100 % Biodiesel.
I am averaging 6.7 L /100Km (the same as on Petroleum Based Diesel).
I am inpressed with the quality of the build, compared with our previous vehicle (1996 Landrover Discovery).
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Arie
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| posted on March 22nd, 2007 at 04:33 PM |
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I am very interested in your Biodiesel Processor. Can you give me advice on cost, setup, resources etc? Would a processor the size you have feed a
fleet of (say) 4 TDi's (2 caddy's and 2 transporters doing about 800k/week)
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| posted on March 22nd, 2007 at 08:42 PM |
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Biodiesel is not recomended for my T5 128kw as per owners manual .You have to change oil every 7500 kms and fuel filter every 30000kms, very
expensive. It is not worth saving a couple dollars on biodiesel. Installed PD chip from berrima diesel,output now 155 kw, 8.5l/100k.
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DutchAussie
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| posted on April 4th, 2007 at 09:26 AM |
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Biodiesel Processor
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posted by StenGuns
I am very interested in your Biodiesel Processor. Can you give me advice on cost, setup, resources etc? Would a processor the size you have feed a
fleet of (say) 4 TDi's (2 caddy's and 2 transporters doing about 800k/week)
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My 50 Litre Biodiesel Processor is on my Website and wouldn't be big enough for your use. You can however step up to a 370 Litre Hot Water
Service.
I will give more detail on my Home Page in the next few days.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~avdw
Please visit and give me your reply.
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Arie
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| posted on April 4th, 2007 at 12:13 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by ColumBUS
i know volkswagen are highly intellectual when it comes to their advertising, so i may be missing something, but can someone tell me why there is
someone climbing a wall behind the caddy?
i thought they would do a golf joke...
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coz people who buy caddy GTis are shameless social climbers?:P
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