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Old 12-07-2011, 01:26 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I did some more looking to see if I could find any references for energy content differences. This site cites a 4% lower energy content for winter blend (mainly due to density).
Why do an analysis of diesel fuel

Obviously cetane and other things affect mileage slightly too, but heating value is the biggest thing. IMO, it's really hard to see a 4% difference given variations in weather, fill variation, traffic, driving habits, etc.
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