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Old 12-10-2007   #4
Matt D.
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Re: Cold weather = bad gas mileage?

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Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer View Post
I'm guessing it's something with the density of the air?
Correct. Cold air is more dense which requires more fuel to see the same air/fuel ratio as when the air is warm. I struggle to get 20mpg in town during the winter with the Evo where as I normally get 22-24.
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