Anyone know any more about this equation
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I didn't try the comparison in the mountains, but I did notice my mountainous terrain MPG was significantly higher than the flat terrain MPG, both with cruise control. I believe that was the record run for my entry on the fuel mileage list.
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Maybe the cc issue needs its own thread,... but what the hell.
It helps me in the work truck, usually by a couple of mpgs but I don't let do all it likes. As I start up the numerous hills along my drive I'll hit the decel button as I feel the truck losing momentum. If i get it right the truck will slow somewhat, and not downshift it stays in the OD gear and lugs abit. After cresting I can use the accel button to regain my speed in the OD gear. The key is to make the computer not downshift, and you have to hit the button slow to do that.
It helps me in the work truck, usually by a couple of mpgs but I don't let do all it likes. As I start up the numerous hills along my drive I'll hit the decel button as I feel the truck losing momentum. If i get it right the truck will slow somewhat, and not downshift it stays in the OD gear and lugs abit. After cresting I can use the accel button to regain my speed in the OD gear. The key is to make the computer not downshift, and you have to hit the button slow to do that.
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awsome good question
i think we got apples and oranges and peanuts all mixed up
and the example just was close enough to look right
im shure some smart bastard can anser this correct and we wont know what the hell happend
i just look at the 2 kinds of weight that make sense to me spinning mass (tires and shit)
and payload (people seat spare tire)
hp is and old school measurement and is open to a whole new bitch fest
i use mechanical and i think its the ability to move 550 pounds one foot in one second or so
i would just weight the bastards and pick the lightest package
where the weight placed on the spinning mass is all the same if the weight is the same and you need x amount to move it
if its 5 feet long or 6 inches the leverage will work if the weight is the same
will you notice 3 pounds i guess it depends on you
there are other things that will impact it more
i think we got apples and oranges and peanuts all mixed up
and the example just was close enough to look right
im shure some smart bastard can anser this correct and we wont know what the hell happend
i just look at the 2 kinds of weight that make sense to me spinning mass (tires and shit)
and payload (people seat spare tire)
hp is and old school measurement and is open to a whole new bitch fest
i use mechanical and i think its the ability to move 550 pounds one foot in one second or so
i would just weight the bastards and pick the lightest package
where the weight placed on the spinning mass is all the same if the weight is the same and you need x amount to move it
if its 5 feet long or 6 inches the leverage will work if the weight is the same
will you notice 3 pounds i guess it depends on you
there are other things that will impact it more
