If you can keep in mind Force=Mass X Acceleration, you can predict the impact on gas mileage of your right foot. The force must be produced by the engine (unless you are going down hill) and requires fuel. More Mass or more Acceleration requires more fuel. At the same time, a cold engine requires more fuel to operate smoothly until it warms. Also, in cold weather, you are likely to use more auxiliary devices like heater fans, electric defrosters, and headlights. These all require force (fuel) to operate.
Your mileage may vary.
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Gas mileage during holidays 2021
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volvolugnut
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Re: Gas mileage during holidays 2021
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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BlackBart
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On our holiday 1700 mile trek, our XC wagon got 21 mpg at times, up to 27.
Mountain driving, several passes, high altitude plains, and very cold. For the most part driving quite fast, 80-85 mph (normal in Wyoming).
When we had to slow down for ice and a loose hood latch, averaging 60-65, we shot up to 27mpg. Dropping out of boost.
I took the bike racks off the roof to help some. We were heavily loaded plus 3 people.
Mountain driving, several passes, high altitude plains, and very cold. For the most part driving quite fast, 80-85 mph (normal in Wyoming).
When we had to slow down for ice and a loose hood latch, averaging 60-65, we shot up to 27mpg. Dropping out of boost.
I took the bike racks off the roof to help some. We were heavily loaded plus 3 people.
ex-1984 245T wagon
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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