selgin@truckinfo.net
Joined: 1/1/2005
Location: Indiana, PA
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RE:sweet spot
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:31:32 AM |
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Jerry,
There really never is a sweet spot. For every 5 mile an hour over the speed limit you will burn 10% more fuel. The same is said for running 5 mile under the speed limit. You will save 10% or you should. Driving habits are the biggest factor. Quick starts, idle times. heavy foot and not backing off on a climb and utilizing your momentum to make it over an hill... etc. have a greater effect on fuel mileage. The less you press the pedal the more efficient your fuel mileage will be. Also utilizing cruise usually increases fuel mileage because it does excactly that. uses the minimum amount of fuel to maintain the set speed. hope i helped. |
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