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Old 09-14-2006, 12:38 PM
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Wink Re: FE hit cuz of cold weather starting.

Hi,

Quote:
Originally Posted by digraph
Actually I have a 2.0 L gas VW. But I figured the ICE physics was the same. I'd probably be considered a hypermiler, by pure ICE standards for such a heavy/inefficient car
The reason I ask is cold temperature performance is somewhat vehicle dependent. Folks have rediscovered that what works in one hybrid electric won't necessarily work in another. So if I suggest preheating your traction battery, you'd probably answer, "Say what?"

I forgot to ask, manual or automatic?

BTW, have you visited "CleanMPG.com"? They have a lot of gas experts and share our interest in vehicle efficiency across a broader range.

Bob Wilson

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