Winter Gas? - Does anyone know when gas stations stop using winter gas? I had a sudden jump in MPG today. I filled up and drove to work, which is ...

EKinMN · by **EKinMN** [OP] » Mar 04 2011, 7:36pm

Does anyone know when gas stations stop using winter gas? I had a sudden jump in MPG today. I filled up and drove to work, which is about 90% freeway. I normally get about 18.5-19MPG on that drive, according to the DIC. Check the pic below...Wow!
Either the fuel changed, or my DIC has gone crazy.

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Hartski · by **Hartski** » Mar 04 2011, 7:44pm

Is the engine light suppossed to be on??

starterz · by **starterz** » Mar 04 2011, 7:47pm

his engine is off.... dont worry, we understand.

EKinMN · by **EKinMN** [OP] » Mar 04 2011, 7:55pm

I took the pic sitting in the parking ramp at work. I quickly turned the engine off, so the MPG's did not start dropping as I sat there idling.
That would be bad...CEL, no oil pressure....no seatbelt on....

Hartski · by **Hartski** » Mar 04 2011, 8:00pm

I don't think the mpgs drop when you're idling in park. I've idled my truck an awful lot this winter and the average mpg has stayed pretty much the same.

lanningjw · by **lanningjw** » Apr 03 2011, 10:55pm

Where are you buying your gas in MN? I just joined the forum and its kinda cool. I only have 500 miles on my new truck and am not getting anything close to that kind of milage. Hope to someday with the 3.08 axle.

My old truck was a 17 year old silverado...they have come alongs ways!

EKinMN · by **EKinMN** [OP] » Apr 04 2011, 4:26am

I usually buy gas at Holiday, or Kwik Trip. Holiday performs well, and Kwik Trip is top tier certified. Don't use SuperAmerica gas if you want good mileage.

I drive from Oakdale to Richfield each day, so all highway on 494...

Also, you have to give that new ride a bit of time to break in. Keep us posted!

MichaelMoser23 · by **MichaelMoser23** » Apr 04 2011, 5:15am

Maybe you had just perfect conditions, catching draft of other vehicles going with the wind with great gas! It's quite possible actually. I mean my gas does go down in the winter from all the idling to warm up in the winter and what not. Getting a little warmer and not idling as much as well maybe?

tonygrd68 · by **tonygrd68** » Apr 04 2011, 5:46am

your lucky im getting 15 and mine is like u all most all high way and i only have 6k on it

MichaelMoser23 · by **MichaelMoser23** » Apr 05 2011, 4:18pm

Either way, I wouldn't complain!

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