Drastically better performance in cold?

Anyone else notice their truck drives drastically better in the cold? I know all vehicles perform slightly better in the cold, however I have never had a vehicle drive this much better. Anyone else notice this too or am I just crazy?

 

Maybe a bit more specifics/description would help. What do you mean by "drive better"?

 

you talking performance wise (all motor) or handling? motors generally run a little better in cold weather, handling wise .. that doesn't make much sense

 

I'm not sure if it was the break in or not, but my truck is getting better mileage in the warmer weather.

 

Me too. Mileage increased 4-8 mpg since the spring time.

 

That's likely due to the winter blend gas we get up north. My truck gets abysmal mileage in the winter months. I regularly see an increase of 2-4 mpg in the summer.

As far as performance in colder temperatures; cold air is more dense than warm air, so the oxygen molecules are packed tighter and more abundant. Engines like oxygen.

 

Air density

 

In upstate NY I got mine at the tail end of winter and it seemed to be rough going on cold days. Driving much better since it's warmed up. I'm not sure if it's just coincidence though after the first few hundred miles it seemed to run smoother and get better mileage. So warmer weather, better gas, break-in? I'm not sure but mine has run better since spring.

 

I noticed the exact oposite. This truck does not like the cold...However, cold is relative, are we talking San Diego, CA cold or Elko, NV cold. See below for my summary of cold performance.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cold-weather-performance-or-the-lack-thereof.408322/

 

Winter blend makes sense.

 

slight; but not drastic with my taco (so far)

my previous turbo cars saw drastic improvement right around Oct 1st. all my v8's and v6's felt fairly similar but they weren't overly advanced units.

 

Getting Better Gas Mileage In Warm Weather? Here's Why

also

Your engine warms up to an efficient temperature faster; summer grades of gasoline can have slightly more energy; and warm air causes less aerodynamic drag than cold air. www.fueleconomy.gov

 

less time idling waiting for it to warm
up in the summer ..Not me but some take this process to the extreme 5-10 minutes idling during winter before driving
.jmho

 

My truck runs better after it's warmed up, but performs better when the weather is cold. The supercharger likes cold air. We're a lot alike in that respect

 

Not for me. Can't tell much difference between 118 now and when I took delivery in early December and drove in temps below freezing