re: Anyone else notice MPG's changing ???

[mmoy@us.oracle.com (Michael Moy, Oracle Rdb SQL Engineering, 603-881-1943)]

>From: GAME ON !!! <pollock@tarkin.ENET.dec.com>
>Date: Tue, 7 Nov 95 10:04:03 EST
>Subject: Anyone else notice MPG's changing ???
>
>Well, I'm  guessing  that  the  gas  companies  have  started  mixing winter
>blends.   (for  those living in colder climate areas) My last two tanks show
>that  mileage  has  dropped  from a consistant 26+ MPG to a 23+ MPG.  Anyone
>else  ?  Not too bad.  In past years my previous rides have suffered quite a
>bit worse. My Saab T-bo would go from around 26 MPG to maybe  21ish and my
>diesel  Rabbit would go from low 50's to low 40's.  8-) I've heard that they
>mix  butane with the diesel but have no idea what they do to the normal pump
>stuff.
>
>								Tom.
>
>86 4KCSQ

I've noticed that the car is sluggish upon startup and that it takes longer to
warmup now. I checked tire pressure and restored it to what I usually have it
set at. Also, I'm going to change to 10w40 from 20w50 next week (and replace
the fuel pump). I've heard that the EPA won't be mandating oxy fuels for New
England this winter as air quality levels have improved in Boston.

michael