What do you mean by fuel economy?
fuel economy Fuel economy is most often measured by the distance a vehicle can travel on a given volume of fuel (or the inverse). In the U.S. fuel economy is measured in vehicle miles per gallon of fuel. In the European Union liters per 100 kilometers is the preferred measure.
Does the type of gas affect mileage?
Consumer Reports lists several myths that have been rumored to improve gas mileage but which don’t really make much of a difference in modern cars. One myth about ways to get better gas mileage is that premium gas in general has higher mileage. In fact, it barely affects performance.
Which is better for fuel economy 3.23s or 2.73s?
Switching from a set of 3.23s to 2.73s will lower your auto’s normal operating rpm range during driving which will translate to higher fuel economy for you the driver. The difference can be anywhere from a few mpg to several mpgs depending on how much of a smaller ratio you select.
What can I do to improve my car’s fuel economy?
Rear-mount cargo boxes or trays reduce fuel economy by much less—only 1% or 2% in city driving and 1% to 5% on the highway. If you need to use an external cargo container, removing it when it’s not in use will save fuel and money. Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones.
How does weight reduction affect your gas mileage?
Based on a fuel economy improvement of 0.33% per 1% reduction in weight as estimated by Ricardo Inc., Impact of Vehicle Weight Reduction on Fuel Economy for Various Vehicle Architectures, April 2008. Our estimate assumes a vehicle weight, including cargo, of 3,200 lbs. Argonne National Laboratory. 2015.
What happens to the price of gas at 50 mph?
Cost/Gallon: When driving 50 mph, price per gallon is assumed to be the same as the pump price. At higher speeds, the estimated price per gallon is increased based on the additional fuel you use by driving faster.
Switching from a set of 3.23s to 2.73s will lower your auto’s normal operating rpm range during driving which will translate to higher fuel economy for you the driver. The difference can be anywhere from a few mpg to several mpgs depending on how much of a smaller ratio you select.
What makes a diesel car more fuel efficient?
Diesel fuel actually provides around 10%-15% more energy than normal gasoline does which helps make it more fuel efficient. Because of this extra energy efficiency, diesel vehicles actually get 20%-35% better gas mileage than gasoline fueled vehicles.
What kind of mpg does a diesel coach get?
I have a H/R 40 foot with a Cummins ISB 360 HP diesel. The faster you go the less MPG. I have a 40 foot coach which runs 37,700 lbs with car in tow, with 370 hp Cummins ISL (8.9L) engine.
How is the MPG of a diesel car calculated?
I keep a log of three versions of MPG at each fill up: MPG off the computer, straight MPG calculated from miles traveled and gallons used, and last and most accurate, MPG calculated factoring in amount of fuel used in the generator, Aqua Hot and when at an idle.