Best MPG additions!
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Best MPG additions!
Maybe I am just not good at searching, but is there a single location on here that discusses the best MPG additions? I have done a few mods to save money but want to pull my 5th wheel this summer and with $4 prices coming in SoCal it may be a boring summer of polishing the shiny parts! I am considering a vegy burner, and propane. I have cleaned up the intake and exhaust with CFM horn, s&b filter, 6inch magna flow. I run Edge juice with attitude. I am still in the mid teens empty and around 10 towing. It is a mega 4x4 with a lift and 35's but still! Any other suggestions?
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Propane as a power adder? Yes! As a fuel saver? No!
Costs to get it installed ( if done professional) and propane costs per BTU (Diesel 130.000BTU per gal versa Propane 91.000BTU per gal) are to high compared with Diesel.
I don't know about veggy oil in a 2006. I only would use it in a two tank solution with a coolant preheated line.
I see only chances by decreasing wind and rolling resistance.
Costs to get it installed ( if done professional) and propane costs per BTU (Diesel 130.000BTU per gal versa Propane 91.000BTU per gal) are to high compared with Diesel.
I don't know about veggy oil in a 2006. I only would use it in a two tank solution with a coolant preheated line.
I see only chances by decreasing wind and rolling resistance.
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I just had a look into the automotive handbook from Bosch.
Due to their rules you can expect on average a:
- 6% less fuel consumption if you reduce the weight by 10%
which should be difficult to gain
- 3% less fuel consumption if you reduce wind resistance
that means no open windows or huge rear mirrows or a bed cover when the bed is not used.
- 2% less fuel consumption if you reduce rolling resistance
that means pure thin street tires with a good street thread- no aggressive offroad tires.
Avoid short trips with no engine warm up.
Due to their rules you can expect on average a:
- 6% less fuel consumption if you reduce the weight by 10%
which should be difficult to gain
- 3% less fuel consumption if you reduce wind resistance
that means no open windows or huge rear mirrows or a bed cover when the bed is not used.
- 2% less fuel consumption if you reduce rolling resistance
that means pure thin street tires with a good street thread- no aggressive offroad tires.
Avoid short trips with no engine warm up.
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I am running AMSOIL with a twin filter set up. Never have to change oil again, just filters. Those other suggestions are good though. I am planning on doing my transmission next. Adding a deep pan for more cooling and going synthetic.
I can not think of how to do any of those Deezel stink3r!
Thanks for the responses, keep 'em coming!
I can not think of how to do any of those Deezel stink3r!
Thanks for the responses, keep 'em coming!
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