Yes. Mine doesn, though. It would if I didn't have a lead foot! wink I get between 40-45 mpg. And that's with fast takeoffs and 80 mph cruising speeds. Mileage sucks right now because I use the AC so much. My old Contour (Zetec) never got better than 25 mpg.

P. Valdez

1998 VW Jetta TDI
1.9L I4 direct injection turbo diesel
5 speed manual
no mods, no money

AIM:PackRatTDI

My exhaust smells better than yours.