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      01-11-2013, 07:58 AM   #21
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cold starts arent the only thing that affects economy in the winter - the denser air requires the ECU to inject more fuel to keep the same fuel/air ratio. The result is worse economy but (theoretically) slightly more power!

also the engine loses more parasitic energy in the form of heat loss - it becomes less thermally efficient. however the increased AC drain in the summer often offsets at least part of the warmer seasonal benefits.

but for this journey it was a cold start, car had been still in the office carpark since 8am lol
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