# Large drop in gas mileage

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [January 14, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164 "2024-01-14T01:04:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
**Page:** 2

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**Author:** ![Andy-Ke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/andy-ke/32/41664_2.png) [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164/21 "2024-01-18T17:05:09Z")

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No change in handling.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164/22 "2024-01-18T17:06:36Z")

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> [@Andy-Ke](#):
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> No change in handling.

Then I have to assume that you don’t do any fast cornering.

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**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164/23 "2024-01-18T17:16:53Z")

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> [@Andy-Ke](#):
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> The TPMS light only comes on when the tires are below around 25 p.s.i.

> [@Andy-Ke](#):
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> My tires were around 20 - 22 psi.

So you knew your tires were around 24psi and/or lower…

You may not have noticed any ill handling, but that low on air pressure will overheat the tires and cause premature wear… So always best to keep up with the pressures at least once a month…

Also make sure your maintenance is up to date according to your mileage and miles…

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**Author:** ![Andy-Ke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/andy-ke/32/41664_2.png) [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164/24 "2024-01-18T20:51:59Z")

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I am trying to think of scenarios where fast cornering would be necessary.

Racing would be one.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164/25 "2024-01-18T21:31:00Z")

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> [@Andy-Ke](#):
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> I am trying to think of scenarios where fast cornering would be necessary.
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> Racing would be one.

What about running from the cops? (Though I guess you could call that racing?)

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-drop-in-gas-mileage/194164/26 "2024-01-18T21:38:11Z")

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> [@Andy-Ke](#):
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> I am trying to think of scenarios where fast cornering would be necessary.

Sometimes, in order to avoid animals/debris/potholes/obstacles in the roadway, it can be necessary to take sudden evasive action. With _seriously_ deflated tires, your ability to swerve **safely** is greatly reduced, and taking that type of necessary evasive action can wind-up causing you to lose control.

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