Martin959 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Probably a stupid question to be honest... but I have notice that the consumption of my scooby during winter has increased... for no reason to be honest :S Does someone has the same "problem"? or this is normal? Thanks! Cheers! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think it does increase the usages abit with being cold and we all have the heaters turned up a bit more. I do notice I use more this time of year but have no real explanation :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I wouldn't have thought it would've made that much difference but in theory the colder air is denser. so if your running with a maf or intake temp sensor it would tell the ecu to add more fuel to equalise the mixture . I like colder denser air cos it also makes more ponies [emoji41] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'd say that's why we're using more fuel. Making sure the ponies are all being used really ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin959 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Well, the heaters I always have it on during these cold days... but never tough it would consume "more fuel" :P Yup, in terms of Ponies, yup, I noticed a BIG difference :D but the wet and cold road doesnt let me enjoy them :( hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 It's like the aircon mate heaters will help use the fuel :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Air Con puts more load on the engine so increases fuel consumption. However, when it's really cold the engine will also work harder on more slippery roads because its a 4x4. One thing also to bear in mind is the brakes are tighter and tend to seize up in colder weather because the grease becomes more sticky and this means a brake can bind. I've got a rear doing this which I must sort out soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hench Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Drifting in the snow is likely to increase fuel consumption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin959 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Drifting in the snow is likely to increase fuel consumption I wish I could do this... but on Reading its simply impossible to find a place to have fun with the car... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Pavely Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 On a serious note the reason you use more fuel is that as mentioned cold air is more dense so the engine will run richer (more fuel delivery) to compensate as well as more electrical load heated screen etc as all mentioned above 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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