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Old 07-16-2014, 03:30 PM   #14 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
I get better fuel economy the hotter it is outside, even if I run the AC.
I find that to be true in my Odyssey, but not in my Fit. It makes sense, with high temperatures raising FE but AC lowering it. AC load is a much smaller percent of the Odyssey's large consumption than the thrifty Fit's.
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