<VV> Fuel milage and the cold

[John Beck]

Normal.  Longer warm up time (chokes partial closed), more friction
(thicker lubricants), winter fuel formulation and it takes more energy
to push through the snow.  Happens on newer cars too.  --J.B.

judynrandy at comcast.net wrote:
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> Does colder temperatures give you worse or less gas mileage?  I have to drive my '63 84/pg year-round and have noticed my mileage drop from 21/22 on average to 17/18.  Comments?  Physics reasons?  Thanks
> 
> Randy(cap'n) Hook