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Old 12-11-2007   #1
Matt D.
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Re: Cold weather = bad gas mileage?

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Originally Posted by JET View Post
the rest is the grease in the wheels, tranny fluid, everything gets thicker and causes more drag. The engines run a little rich when it is cold out to make a little more heat too.
I don't buy that. My car sure is stiff when I start driving, but loosens right up after a bit. Are you serious about running rich to make more heat? I've never heard of such a thing.
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