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Old 12-18-2018, 01:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Sounds like placebo to me. There is no reason that using more energy (by using the heater) would improve mileage. It should actually lower it since his engine is now going to take longer to warm up. My only thought is he is more comfortable, and thus relaxed driving with being warmer. This may lead to better driving habits.
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