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Nick Koan · 2004-08-11, 04:31 PM

Filled up today, and realized that I got approximagely Sacramento winter MPG (ie A/C not blasting every time I get in the car).

So, do you guys experience better MPG at higher elevations? Does that even make sense, or is it possible that I'm driving more conservatively up here (I don't think so, but its really the only explanation I can think of)?

I didn't notice any MPG gains or loss when I was in Tahoe last winter, but I blame that on literally freezing startup temperatures.

2004-08-11, 04:31 PM	#1
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	mileage at higher elevations Filled up today, and realized that I got approximagely Sacramento winter MPG (ie A/C not blasting every time I get in the car). So, do you guys experience better MPG at higher elevations? Does that even make sense, or is it possible that I'm driving more conservatively up here (I don't think so, but its really the only explanation I can think of)? I didn't notice any MPG gains or loss when I was in Tahoe last winter, but I blame that on literally freezing startup temperatures. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN