stanjk3 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 It's normal to have lower MPG in winter. Colder air is denser, so your engine will use more fuel and run a little rich until it warms up. It will also cause more drag. And if you forget to check your tire pressures, that won't help either. http://www.inct.net/~autotips/mpg_cw.htm http://www.metrompg.com/posts/winter-mpg.htm Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Just make sure your cooling fan is not on permanently (see warranty forum section).. That would mean your car is running cool and rich all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 It's normal to have lower MPG in winter. Colder air is denser, so your engine will use more fuel and run a little rich until it warms up. It will also cause more drag. And if you forget to check your tire pressures, that won't help either. http://www.inct.net/~autotips/mpg_cw.htm http://www.metrompg.com/posts/winter-mpg.htm oh thx for you're reply, this information really helps! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallschirmjaeger Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 The first week I got the Leggy GT wagon, I avg'd 20.1 mpg. Now, 58 days later, I've dipped into the 19's but the overall average according to Excel is mmmm.....20.4 over 3,700 miles. Okay, I Thought it was going down , but it's stayed pretty steady I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Just make sure your cooling fan is not on permanently (see warranty forum section).. That would mean your car is running cool and rich all the time Or if your thermostat is sticking or not fully closing. Had that problem in my Grand Am, was only getting 16-17mpg. Only way engine would get to normal temps is if you sat in traffic for a while. Had the opposite problem in my previous car, '88 Bonneville. Temp guage almost went into overheat range before the thermostat opened. Using a lower temp thermostat is a modern engine isn't a good idea. Hotter, within spec of course, is actually better. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 *Try Premium Gas and Easy on the gas pedal * ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyLegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 You could always try using that "Tornado" thingy. It gave me about 5-10 more MPG. :munch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTlegacy06 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I'm sure he would of appreciated the advice three years ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 *its never TOO LATE for good advice?!?* ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 BTW He only posted this on 12/12...Hello McFly!?! ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyLegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 :munch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyLegacy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 *its never TOO LATE for good advice?!?* :munch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman3 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 BTW He only posted this on 12/12...Hello McFly!?! Yeah, 2005. What year is it where you are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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