Thanks for the info. It seems that you really can't
win. If it is too hot the mileage and power is off.
If it is too cold the mileage is off but the power is
good.
> No. It is most likely the colder weather. I just
> finished reading an article on gas and cold weather.
> Main point was that it's possible to lose up to 50%
> fuel mileage if driving habits are not changed to
> compensate for colder weather.
>
> I went to the track a couple of weeks ago where
> temp.
> was below 50F. 6 runs cost me 1/4 tank of gas. In
> weather of 60-80F, 6 runs would normally be about
> 1/8 tank. My WOT mixture is extremely rich.
>
> One of the more effective things that you can do is
> to
> plug in the block heater a couple of hours before
> you
> leave in the morning.
>
>
>
> Bob. Burlington, Ont., Canada.
> '97 Dakota CC, 5.2L, 4x2, 3.92 SG, auto., 4265 lb.
> Dyno: 231.2 rwhp 340.0 lb-ft rw torque
> PB: 14.737 @ 91.75 9.364 @ 72.95
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31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
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