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Old 12-10-2012, 05:16 PM   #13 (permalink)
ConnClark
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diesel number 2 BTUs a gallon 133,000
winter blend diesel number 2 BTUs a gallon 129,000

about 3.1%

At 30mpg a 3.33% difference is 1 mpg

Also you may not see a sharp jump due to mixing of the two blends at the gas station and distribution holding tanks.
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