01-28-2012, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
You'll also see better mpg come warmer weather. This winter blend is the sh!ts for for economy.
Interesting to note; My motorcycle gets upward of 38-40 mpg during the summer (ridden aggressively). Yet once it starts getting cooler/colder (40's/50's), my mpg can drop to low 30's and even upper 20's (not ridden so aggressively). Depending on how the vehicle is tuned, some engines are more/less efficient during warmer ambient temps.
ymmv (literally).
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I think it may have to do with the fueling for low temps, engine is richer when at lower temp, takes longer to warm up.
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