mpg-o-editor, Author at mpgomatic.com

Biodiesel Testing

May 7, 2010March 1, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

There’s nothing like a bad batch of biodiesel to ruin your day. Biodiesel is biodegradable and inadequate storage can lead to degradation. That’s why systematic biodiesel testing is absolutely crucial. The good news is that biodiesel is easy to test. With the right kits, testing biodiesel for quality, impurities, and contamination is as easy as … Read more

2009 Audi A4 Quattro Review

August 23, 2013February 25, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

2009 Audi A4 MPG-o-Matic Audi A4 Quattro Review Summary: . Redesigned for 2009, the stylish Audi A4 Sedan Quattro hits the mark among relatively affordable all-wheel-drive (AWD) luxury sedans. With rock-solid handling, a responsive throttle, a wonderful cabin, and a world-class multimedia system, this just might be the car that gets you to say goodbye to that SUV for good.

The 2009 AWD Audi A4 Quattro Sedan can be equipped with either a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine, or a 3.2 liter direct-injected six. The 2.0 liter can be fitted to either a 6-speed manual or Tiptronic automatic transmission, while the 3.2 liter is only available with the Tiptronic. A Multitronic CVT automatic transmission is available in the front-wheel drive model, for those so inclined.

An Anti-Diesel Conspiracy in America?

October 2, 2013February 24, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

It’s been half a decade since I killed a tree (and I’ve killed more than my share in my day), but that might come to an end very soon. I’m getting ready to shop a book/documentary proposal, with the working title “Bent Over a Barrel” … it’s the story of how Big Oil’s actions and … Read more

Audi A4 Bluetooth Pairing

February 23, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

Kudos to Audi for implementing a fantastically easy Bluetooth pairing process in their optional MMI interface. I was knocked flat when I saw how easy it was to pair my iPhone with the 2009 Audi A4’s Bluetooth system.

2009 Jetta TDI: Automatic Transmission

August 23, 2013February 22, 2009 by mpg-o-editor

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI’s optional automatic transmission is one of its best features. While it doesn’t provide trendy paddle shifters, it does provide complete control with a Tiptronic slapstick shifter and six speeds that allow you to get the most out of the engine. While we normally prefer manual transmissions, the six-speed auto only added to the pleasure of reviewing the 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagen.