I think they originally intended for the "winter" gas to burn better &
cleaner when things are real cold. Problem is, you have to use MORE of
it per mile. And the difference isn't enough to break even - you end up
with more pollution!
Then there's the damage some winter blends have done to some fuel
systems.
Jim Miller wrote:
>
> > I guess this is why I have to switch to 89 octain every winter! Why do they
> > want to screw up the gas in winter so that your car runs worse?
>
> > Cold weather gasoline additives are notorious for causing pinging. This
> > is not only true in Dakotas but other makes of vehicles too.
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