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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?
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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.
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We get winter blend gas around here which negatively effects gas mileage.
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
(Post 7675281)
We get winter blend gas around here which negatively effects gas mileage.
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Originally Posted by RickC5
(Post 7675477)
BINGO! 10% ethanol = 10% decrease in mileage, etc.. Happens every winter.
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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.
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20 miles per tank = 20 miles per 18 gallons = ~1.1mpg difference.
Checked your tire pressures lately? |
Lower Mileage After Fill Up
[/SIZE]"]What pressure do I have checked for lower mileage after fill-up?[/SIZE]
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Originally Posted by ffmac55
(Post 7688657)
[/SIZE]"]What pressure do I have checked for lower mileage after fill-up?[/SIZE]
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