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Old 04-14-2008, 11:12 PM
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Is "summer" gas back now?
I just got a sudden jump in mpg, with no change in driving profile.

Is the summer gas back?

BTW, what makes it summer gas anyways?
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:13 PM
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same here, i got 200+ on half a tank!
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:15 PM
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same here, i got 200+ on half a tank!
wow thats incredible
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:18 PM
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I'm definitely getting better MPG's too. I think winter gas has more ethanol or something. I got a 1.4 increase on my last tank and looks like a slight increase from that on this one too
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:23 PM
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omg so its not just me!!!! LOL

my rx8 hit 250 miles on one tank!!!! LOL

i think its because its hot and the gas expand??? i dont know
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wimprezax06
omg so its not just me!!!! LOL

my rx8 hit 250 miles on one tank!!!! LOL

i think its because its hot and the gas expand??? i dont know
That might have to do with it, but also, hotter air means less dense air, meaning less fuel to keep the same air/fuel ratio.

Though, I did notice too, that I was WOTing more, and still got the same gas mileage, so I guess I'm getting better gas mileage if I don't WOT as much .
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:47 PM
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I've also noticed slightly better mpg lately too.
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Old 04-14-2008, 11:53 PM
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Does it even matter? Gas price is higher.. I am playing 50+ per tank.. really sux.
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lol @ this thread. With all your testimonials i believe it, i guess. Havent kept track of MPG lately. I'll let you know in a few days.
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Old 04-15-2008, 01:16 AM
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Does it even matter? Gas price is higher.. I am playing 50+ per tank.. really sux.
of course it does.. do you think people would care about good gas mileage if it cost $1 a gallon?
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Summer gas = Gas expands when its warmer so you getta "fuller" tank. Make sure you dun fill it to the top, cause it'll overflow when it gets really hot.
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Thank God if it does! Winter mix sux!
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sigh...got go another 20 miles drive to school now...
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Does it even matter? Gas price is higher.. I am playing 50+ per tank.. really sux.

yup, exactly. I havent driven my WRX in a week. Ive been driving my civic to work everyday.
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Old 04-15-2008, 07:29 AM
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sigh...got go another 20 miles drive to school now...
I get to drive 60 miles a day
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