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katiep · 07-14-2011, 03:01 PM

So yes, we get better FE in the summer and it decreases in the winter. But, when it's Africa hot outside, does FE suffer? Does it get outside the range of helpful for FE? My car has started feeling like it's working a bit hard since the weather got above 95 degrees. It's also never in a covered place. I park in the shade when I can get it, but that's not often, during the day. I would guess the radiator fan is running a lot, but I'm not sure. I'm planning on putting a light in with the relay one of these days.

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katiep EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: DC Posts: 22 Red - '04 Chevrolet Aveo 90 day: 35 mpg (US) Thanks: 34 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	warm weather and MPG - HOT weather and MPG So yes, we get better FE in the summer and it decreases in the winter. But, when it's Africa hot outside, does FE suffer? Does it get outside the range of helpful for FE? My car has started feeling like it's working a bit hard since the weather got above 95 degrees. It's also never in a covered place. I park in the shade when I can get it, but that's not often, during the day. I would guess the radiator fan is running a lot, but I'm not sure. I'm planning on putting a light in with the relay one of these days.