[Shotimes] Cold Weather MPG

[Ron Porter]

Only one tank full? Don't worry about it! I get 20 mpg in cold weather with
a mix of city/highway, in cold (under 25 degree weather), whereas I get 20
mpg around town, 22 or so in city/highway mix, and 26-27 for pure highway in
warm weather.

Check your tire pressure, and make sure it's 35 psi in cold temps. Also, my
mpg drops on old oil.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
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Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 3:53 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Cold Weather MPG


Ok, I know you get worse mpg in the winter, but I only got
280 miles on 14 gallons (20mpg) this last tank.  It's
colder than it's been all winter here in Iowa, about 5
degrees every morning and highs around 15-20, but geez!
 Usually on my 35mile round trip commutes to work that are
very little "stop and go" driving I can get 300 miles on
13-14 gallons, which seems low compared to most of you.  I
can get 27-28mpg on long, interstate trips.  No starting
problems since replacing CID, new plugs (PO had
Autolites),  ETC, temp sender, and thermostat (ran too
cool).  All pulleys are good (no drag.)  Plug wires tested
ok per Steve's data last week.  Mobil1 5W30.  Can anyone
out there relate?  Is something wrong with my car that
it's using too much fuel while warming up?

TIA

Ron DeReus
95MTX
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