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ffmac55 Dec 30, 2012 09:58 AM

Lower Mileage When Fill Up
 
I originally got 371 miles after premium fill-up. I now get 350 miles after premium fill-up. What would make the mileage lower? What could be the problem with the car?

garsarno Dec 30, 2012 11:44 AM

Well, its only 21 miles per tank. Could be the type of driving mix (city versus suburbia versus interstate). Idling more at lights / turns / shopping etc. For 21 miles per tank, would be a non worry for me personally. And I think there is a different formulation for gasoline in winter months too. Even for North carolina.

LexBob2 Dec 30, 2012 12:40 PM

We get winter blend gas around here which negatively effects gas mileage.

RickC5 Dec 30, 2012 03:47 PM


Originally Posted by LexBob2 (Post 7675281)
We get winter blend gas around here which negatively effects gas mileage.

BINGO! 10% ethanol = 10% decrease in mileage, etc.. Happens every winter.

jagtoes Dec 30, 2012 07:11 PM


Originally Posted by RickC5 (Post 7675477)
BINGO! 10% ethanol = 10% decrease in mileage, etc.. Happens every winter.

We have 10% year round and I use regular in my 2010. Always get 400 miles to a tank unless I have more highway driving.

LexBob2 Dec 30, 2012 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by jagtoes (Post 7675735)
We have 10% year round and I use regular in my 2010. Always get 400 miles to a tank unless I have more highway driving.

10% all year around here too. They still do a winter blend in addition to the ethanol.

jcat_350 Jan 2, 2013 12:15 PM

20 miles per tank = 20 miles per 18 gallons = ~1.1mpg difference.

Checked your tire pressures lately?

ffmac55 Jan 7, 2013 10:46 AM

Lower Mileage After Fill Up
 
[/SIZE]"]What pressure do I have checked for lower mileage after fill-up?[/SIZE]

LexBob2 Jan 7, 2013 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by ffmac55 (Post 7688657)
[/SIZE]"]What pressure do I have checked for lower mileage after fill-up?[/SIZE]

Tire pressure. There is a sticker on the inside of the drivers door jamb with the recommended tire pressure for your car. Under inflated tires can have an adverse effect on gas mileage.


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