lite v heavy loads
#1
10-24-2016, 03:35 AM
lite v heavy loads
how much does a lite vs heavy load affect your fuel milage? not sure if it was just a bad trip but i'm seeing a easy 1.2mpg difference. 78k gross vs. 47k gross
#2
10-24-2016, 12:44 PM
It does indeed have an effect. But then so do many others. Wind speeds/wind direction and a host of other things affect it too.
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#3
10-24-2016, 02:40 PM
Mine can be 2-3 mpg different. If I run a flat area it can be lower, 1 mpg difference. Headwind vs tailwind can really make a difference too. Weight though, oh yeah, that can cause a difference.
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10-24-2016, 05:51 PM
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Don't forget this time of year you're using "winter" blend fuel if you're in the North, that will cut your MPG some also. I lose about 1 mpg every winter just because of the fuel, I see an even bigger drop with my pick up truck it's got an old mechanical injected engine and doesn't even try to compensate for crap fuel.
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#5
10-25-2016, 02:55 PM
Don't forget this time of year you're using "winter" blend fuel if you're in the North, that will cut your MPG some also. I lose about 1 mpg every winter just because of the fuel, I see an even bigger drop with my pick up truck it's got an old mechanical injected engine and doesn't even try to compensate for crap fuel.
i was in heavy winds. however also really pushing my little 435 as well. |
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