<VV> Fuel Milage in winter - only minor Corvair

[J R Read_HML]

My guess would be that mileage would improve in winter because of denser air 
BUT - driving conditions (spinning wheels) will more than offset any 
improvement.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <corvairs at cybrus.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 8:27 PM
Subject: <VV> Fuel Milage in winter - only minor Corvair


> Hi,
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> I can understand why a carburetored car like a Corvair would have lower
> mileage in the winter. The choke stays on creating a richer mixture et 
> voila
> lower mileage - at least while the choke is on.
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> But,
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> a)       For a carburetored car after the choke is off and
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> b)      for a modern fuel injected car
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> would there be any difference in mileage between winter and summer, 
> ignoring
> driving conditions for the moment?
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> Curious about winter driving.
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>
> Bob
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