winter fuel

[craigbarlow18]

I know petrols use more fuel in winter but do diesels? my diesel doesnt seem to be getting as good returns as it used to.

[Avenged]

it might use abit more while it's warming up.. i found that if i do short trips an the engine aint up to temp.. it uses a lil bit more.
not like gallons more, bu i notice the consumption on the computer is abit lower than normal

[Big Sig]

Yes, it will use more

[ditchp]

colder denser air make's it run better.......i don't notice much of a diff in consumption though, just enjoy the better driving...

[craigbarlow18]

just enjoy the better driving...

Just ruined by the diesel clatter hahaha, thats ok mine dropped (acording to computer) from 48.9 to 45.0 mpg high 40's in summer, suppose i need to bear in mind im using heated seats alot more too

[Big Sig]

colder denser air make's it run better.......i don't notice much of a diff in consumption though, just enjoy the better driving...

I do! My intercooler loves air at -4

[ditchp]

Just ruined by the diesel clatter hahaha, thats ok mine dropped (acording to computer) from 48.9 to 45.0 mpg high 40's in summer, suppose i need to bear in mind im using heated seats alot more too

diesel clatter..lol not with the stereo on loud.....feel's even more like a petrol in this cold weather, pity i have the box off at the mo would be awsome.........and i don't have a full computer so not that bothered by a few less mpg to be honest.........

I do! My intercooler loves air at -4

-4 = heavy right foot for most of us i think matey lol

[craigbarlow18]

I do! My intercooler loves air at -4

So your the one who's been nicking all the carbon fire extinguishers in the summer lol

[Hideous]

Apparently, diesel is formulated differently for the winter months.
That might partly explain why mpg in winter is generally less than usual.

[craigbarlow18]

that puts a different spin on thing hideous..... i feel robbed now, they should lower the price in winter months lol