On the other hand, I wish I knew what change in mpg would be If I slowed down. Anyone experimented on that? Even if it is 1 mpg as a result, the money saved is not something to snub at. 100K miles at 6.5 mpg renders 15.385 galons. That's about my avg per year. 65-70 mph range. So If I slowed down to 55 mph...I consider going slower as not safe, then what would my average be? 7.5 ?...13.333. 2051 gal saved * $3.25 = $6.668...actually not bad. I could not avg 55 mph - too much of a torture!
The question remains: Is it really going to be at least 1 mpg by slowing down 5-10 mph?
Does speeding save fuel?
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Obviously on longer runs it won't really matter, but on the shorter stuff it can be a major difference. The biggest thing is knowing when running faster will make you money vs do nothing but burn more fuel.Tug Toy, stillwurkin, Shotgun94 and 1 other person Thank this. -
I know that with my giant hood that has all the aerodynamics of a brick when i drop down to 55 and run in direct on the two lanes i see a fuel 1 mpg increase. In theory that would be even more on the 4 lane interstates with less slowing and accelerating.Last edited: Sep 9, 2018
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I like 110 in my steers and 100 every where else.
Tire manufacturers have a chart they suggest for optimum wear and rolling resistance that is based off your weight and tires.Oldironfan Thanks this. -
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