4 Ways Cold Weather Affects Gas Mileage of your Mini Cooper

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4 WAYS COLD WEATHER AFFECTS GAS MILEAGE OF YOUR
MINI COOPER
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, cold
weather negatively affects the fuel economy of a
vehicle.
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A 50 degree F reduction in environmental
temperature could cause a 15 drop in gas mileage
in a vehicle.
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Moreover, cold weather could also damage
sensitive components of your Mini Cooper.
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So, you should be aware of the factors which
should be taken into consideration to winterize
your Mini Cooper to minimize the impacts of cold
weather.
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Moreover, faulty components in your vehicle
should be identified and repaired immediately.
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Have a look at the factors responsible for poor
gas mileage in your Mini Cooper during the winter
months.
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THICK DRIVELINE FLUIDS
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Lubricants used in the engine and other vital
components of your Mini Cooper thicken during the
cold weather.
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lack of lubrication could increase friction
within those components as a result of which fuel
consumption inclines.
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BATTERY FAILURE
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The ignition system as well as starter motor
depends on the battery to fulfill their energy
requirement.
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However, battery failure in your Mini Cooper due
to cold weather could adversely affect the gas
mileage.
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So, check the condition of the battery prior to
the arrival of the winter.
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Replace the weak battery in your vehicle as soon
as possible to ensure a continuous power supply.
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LOSS OF TRACTION
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Loss of traction on icy road surface could
adversely affect the gas mileage of your Mini
Cooper.
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So, use winter tires to get a better grip on the
icy road.
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HIGHER AERODYNAMIC DRAG
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Air becomes denser during cold weather as a
result of which aerodynamic drag on your vehicle
would incline.
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Higher aerodynamic drag means higher fuel
consumption.
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BOTTOM LINE
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Cold weather not only affects the gas mileage of
your vehicle but also could bring it to a halt in
the middle of nowhere.
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So, take suitable precautionary measures to
minimize the impacts of cold weather on your
vehicle.
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