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Originally Posted by GreenTDI
Probably, but there are still improvements to come for the winter.
First of all, the front 'winter grill' will heat up the engine quicker.
Secondly, I will put the car in the garage when it is getting cold again. I think there is a lot to be gained there. To heat up an engine from freezing temperatures or from room temperature should mean a big difference in fuel consumption?
Thirdly, the new lighter wheels and taller tires will make their appearance on the car in a few months.
Fourthly, I am looking into lowering the car.
Baseline, the car simply needs adjustments to further reduce consumption.
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That will all likely produce better winter numbers. Parking in the garage will help a little with warm up time, but probably only marginally with fuel economy. The temperature difference is significant but not huge. A block heater would help more. Somebody on EM tested block heaters' effects on warm-up and FE, I think--maybe MetroMPG.