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winter gas = bad mpg

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Old 04-19-2013 | 12:00 PM
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Just wanted to share ever since my first tank of gas in march I have improved gas mileage.

I thought there was something with the car causing drop in gas mileage. Turns out to be winter gas formulation. I believe a percentage of winter gas is not gas, so you burn more gas volume to go the same speed. Given the outlander is not the most aero dynamic vehicle, this could be more noticable than other vehicles. But I noticed increase in MPG in all of my vehicles.
 
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Old 04-20-2013 | 04:56 PM
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Definitely noticed about 2mpg increase with a couple recent fillups. Wasn't sure if it's the formulation or actual ambient temperature increase allowing the engine to warm up faster. Could be a combination I suppose, but to your point, I notice it more with this car than others.
 
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Old 04-22-2013 | 09:04 AM
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I noticed it too. Over winter I've been getting about 24 or so MPG at 70...yesterday got 26. Woohoo summer gas!
 
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