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Old 02-22-2008, 03:07 PM
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Re: Gas Milage

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Originally Posted by Marion Van Hal
My gas MPG has droped to 12-13 mpg with strictley town driving with my 2002 3800 v6 Buick LeSaber. It is in the cold IA weather. What could my problem be? Should I get the 17MPG? Thanks
short trip driving in very cold weather less than 30deg f will cause a huge drop in mileage......sudden drops in temp you have to check tire pressures as they will drop considerably.....in warm weather 24mpg is normal at 60-70mph.... at 90-100mph it will drop to 20mpg........
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