[Shotimes] Cold Weather MPG

[Dave Kegel]

I never get more than 19 MPG back and forth to work in the summer (mostly
stop and go), so I think you're doing fine.  I don't even bother to check it
in the winter.

One obvious question is do you let it run in the morning to warm up?  That's
kills your gas mileage.

Dave Kegel
----- Original Message -----
From: <dereus@fbx.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: January 17, 2003 2:53 PM
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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