Bad MPG when it is cold..
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Bad MPG when it is cold..
Ive noticed that you get bad mpg until the car warms up. No brainer, But it seems like even when its cold out (like 30's or colder)I am not getting the best mileage. Anyone else notice this?
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Originally Posted by lkchris
Of course, his is a diesel and the reason is different.
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Winter fuel, when they switch to winter fuel at the pumps you should notice about a 10% drop in mileage. No worries come April or so you will notice it going back up.
This applies only to diesels of course.
This applies only to diesels of course.
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Originally Posted by Hattaresguy
Winter fuel, when they switch to winter fuel at the pumps you should notice about a 10% drop in mileage. No worries come April or so you will notice it going back up.
This applies only to diesels of course.
This applies only to diesels of course.
Winter diesel fuel contains a higher percentage of lighter distillates which have a lower energy content per unit volume. This change in blending is done to lower the gel point of the fuel so it'll still flow at winter temperatures.
