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Why does my car run better/faster on some days?

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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 05:30 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 Liter
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Why does my car run better/faster on some days?

I've noticed this about my car. Some days The car seems to be more responsive and quicker on some days, and on other days, more sluggish.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 06:56 PM
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Car: 89 IrocZ
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That's why machinery is usually named after a female...
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 07:06 PM
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HAHA!
maybe changing weather.
John
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 08:52 PM
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That time of month?! LOL

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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:44 AM
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Yeah, I've noticed that too. I can't seem to trace it to the weather, either. I thought maybe it liked moist cool air, or something, but it seems to be a random thing.

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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:50 AM
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They will definently run better on cool days. Air temp. and air density are related(obviously) so your car gets more air when its getting cooler air.
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