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I find that I'm having a hard time keeping my fuel economy above 40mpg. At least according to the DIC. Commute is 90% highway, about 20mi, and I drive like an old man. Each tank seems to be a little lower. The only thing I can figure is that it's been quite hot and I'm running the AC full blast. Is that really enough to have that big of an impact on fuel economy or should I bring this up at my first oil change? Only 3k mi on the odometer right now.
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I find that I'm having a hard time keeping my fuel economy above 40mpg. At least according to the DIC. Commute is 90% highway, about 20mi, and I drive like an old man. Each tank seems to be a little lower. The only thing I can figure is that it's been quite hot and I'm running the AC full blast. Is that really enough to have that big of an impact on fuel economy or should I bring this up at my first oil change? Only 3k mi on the odometer right now.
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KyleB said:
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Don't do this.

These small turbo-charged diesel engines like a bit of stick, so once the temperature needle has started to move give it some wellie!

You don't have to plant your foot, but give it a chance to spool up and clear its tubes.

Then switch on the cruise control and let it take care of things.
 
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