Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Open Highway Fuel Economy

 

On 1/28/2011 6:42 AM, Dave Warren wrote:

 

I've found that wind conditions can make quite a difference in fuel economy - as much as 6mpg difference from tailwind to headwind. Also, driving in heavy, but steady, highway traffic helps due to drafting.

-Dave

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> I have these variations on our '82 240D too ~ we drive it to Las vegas and back on a fairly routine basis , as it's clapped out I don't exceed 65 MPH but I nearly always run the AC flat out .
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> One time , it'll be 28 MPG . the next , 32 . once in a while , it jumps way up to 36 MPG's .
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> Maybe it's the additives I use sporadically ? .
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> -Nate
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Drafting helps. I learned about that by getting my Citroen 2CV up to 65 MPH by drafting trucks on the Long Island Expressway.

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