Weight matters
#1
Weight matters
Not sure if this is earth shattering research, but I took a long trip with a few adults and a trunk full of stuff and the MPG meter showed an average of 3 MPG less than last weeks long trip driving solo.
Guessing that there was an extra 400-500 pounds.
Guessing that there was an extra 400-500 pounds.
#8
Re: Weight matters
Would filling up your tank only half up all the time help with weight?
NASCAR race cars try to end the race on fumes, fearing that lugging around the excess fuel will sap much needed energy which could go into speed. Airlines have to decide (within FAA regulations) whether to fly with full tanks or not so full tanks.
I doubt it would matter, one way or the other, since the difference between your mileage would barely be perceptible, IMHO.
Better option to keep the trunk uncluttered, since you can drive without 'junk in the trunk', but not without gas in the tank.
#9
Re: Weight matters
70 pounds of gas will reduce your mpg at highway speeds by 0.2 mpg. Weight matters, but other factors are far more significant. Like air pressure in your tires, maintaining a constant speed and slowing down using the generator.
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