Runs better at 60-70 degrees

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Jun 5, 2010

Lord Of War

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Runs better at 60-70 degrees

Does anyone notice how their truck runs better at a certain temp?

Mine REALLY runs so much better between 60-70 degrees compared to other temps.

Anyone else?

Jun 5, 2010

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mines the same way. 65-75 degrees and she feels like she's running great!

Jun 5, 2010

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It should run better at lower temps with denser, drier air. Anything will run worse when it is hotter though of course.

Jun 5, 2010

Lord Of War

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Even at 50 degrees it dosent run the same. For some reason that temp range is the sweet spot.

Jun 5, 2010

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right around 72 degrees ambient air temp, and my 89 would run like a top, any hotter or colder it was a picky pia. on my integra and 08 no i notice nothing from any temps 115-50 degrees, not humid or humid

Jun 5, 2010

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60-70 is ideal temps for any vehicle.

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-40 is the sweet spot. Except I have to plug my truck in to start it.

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mine runs differently in different temps too. my truck is moody like a woman. lol

Jun 5, 2010

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 01_ranger_4x4

mine runs differently in different temps too. my truck is moody like a woman. lol

Enough said

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 01_ranger_4x4

mine runs differently in different temps too. my truck is moody like a woman. lol

At least it doesn't ***** at you for putting money into it though like a woman would.

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Yep, when it's hot i have no power. . . .

Jun 6, 2010

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Those of us in colder climates, when the temp drops, like in the fall, our states employ a different gasoline... which is why in the winter we get crappier mpg, and why the vehicles dont run as well.

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All vehicles run better in ideal temperature conditions.

When its too hot or too cold, the vehicle is using up more energy in order to keep it running at a correct operating temperature.