Hey everyone- I've recently noticed my gas mileage has taken a 3-5 mpg drop since the weather started getting cold, and since this is my first winter in a MINI I wasn't sure if this was a common thing for all first Gen cars or what. Im getting between 27 and 25 now, and I would get 30 and above in the summer time, what do you guys get?
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2002 Indi Blue Cooper
Hella 500FF Rally Lights, K&N 57 Series Intake, American flag window decals, Hoonigan
Aluminum Block engines hate the cold for one. Also, IDK too much about the Gen1 engines but my Gen2 as some carbon build up in it. Don't notice it too much in the warm weather but I've noticed a drastic change (~8-10mpg) since its been below freezing as the engine has to work a bit harder. Are you running snow tires as well? That'll make slight difference with the lack of traction but I don't thing 5mpg worth of difference. IDK There's a few more tech. proficient people here that can give a better answer. That's just the issues I'm experiencing.
