[V8] Cold killing gas mileage

[Tony and Lillie]

Very common. Cars run not nearly as efficiently when it gets cold outside. 
My 4kq's used to get about 13 MPG when it was around -20 or so for a week. 
Some of that is due to extra Idle time (warm-up, etc.).

Sorry I don't have a technical explination.

Tony Hoffman
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Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2004 2:25 PM
Subject: [V8] Cold killing gas mileage


> Well, I'm kinda stumped.  At 60 degrees, I can get well into the low 20s 
> for gas mileage, up to 23.  When it is 20 degrees, like lately, up to 
> about 45 or so, my gas mileage barely pushes 18-19.  What gives?  The air 
> temp sensor "looks" ok, MAF is original, and OXS (3 wire) was replaced 
> earlier in the year.  Those were my three guesses.  Also have replaced 
> G82/83 temp sensors and the one on the back of the passenger side cylinder 
> head.
> Oh yeah: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
>
> Joel
> '90 V8q
> '86 5kcstq
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