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Originally Posted by JNoSol
I'm in NY/NJ every other week. My take is NY traffic gets worst this time of the year, compared to the summer months (Holiday/Weather/More Cars). You're probably spending more time in traffic, to accomplish the same miles. 8-10mpg is about right for a big V8 moving 15mph in the city/stop and go + unpredictable traffic in LI.
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Cold weather requires more fuel during the start and warmup - so stop and go and shorter trips in which the engine never reaches full operating temp will certainly have an impact on fuel economy.
Perhaps the same driving style come April or May with warmer temps and summer fuel will bring you back to what you were getting.