@ballzovsteel to No Stupid Questions • 2 years agoDoes the heat play any factor into your cars gas mileage?message-square14arrow-up155arrow-down10
arrow-up155arrow-down1message-squareDoes the heat play any factor into your cars gas mileage?@ballzovsteel to No Stupid Questions • 2 years agomessage-square14
minus-square@expatriadolink-4•2 years agowith such a cold weather, the engine is going to take a while to reach ideal operational temperature, so running un-efficiently for a while. MPG change will be more noticeable if your commutes are short
minus-squareFrank J. Zambonilinkfedilink2•2 years agoYeah my commute to work is only 7 miles so that makes sense.
minus-square@meco03211link1•2 years agoAlso your tire pressure likely goes down, further hurting your mileage. Always remember to swap out the summer air in your tires for winter air.
with such a cold weather, the engine is going to take a while to reach ideal operational temperature, so running un-efficiently for a while. MPG change will be more noticeable if your commutes are short
Yeah my commute to work is only 7 miles so that makes sense.
Also your tire pressure likely goes down, further hurting your mileage. Always remember to swap out the summer air in your tires for winter air.