<VV> Fuel milage and the cold

[J R Read_HML]

Well, denser air (colder) should improve the gas mileage - BUT more and 
longer idle times combined with (in many places) winter formulation gasoline 
will probably more than offset the effect from denser air.

Later, JR


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>
>
> Does colder temperatures give you worse or less gas mileage? I have to 
> drive my '63 84/pg year-round and have noticed my mileage drop from 21/22 
> on average to 17/18. Comments? Physics reasons? Thanks
>
> Randy(cap'n) Hook
>
> 63 monza ragtop 84/pg
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