Fuel mileage
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Fuel mileage
I have noted that my mileage has drop from about 17 mpg to about 13 1/2 this winter is this normal? I am out of Toledo,Ohio Took notes of this when the tempture head into the 30dg range
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I have noted that my mileage has drop from about 17 mpg to about 13 1/2 this winter is this normal? I am out of Toledo,Ohio Took notes of this when the tempture head into the 30dg range
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winter fuel
I live in NH and used to own a trucking co. before retirement, so fuel was certainly a BIG part of our expenses. With that being said, we used to hate winter. Winter fuel is usually cut up to 50% with kero in the northern tier to prevent problems. Kero only produces a fraction of the BTU's and lighter viscosity that #2 does,so thats why the drop.
Before the new laws on died fuel and low sulpher, It was very common for truckers to use #2 heating oil with power service added to prevent jelling or other cold weather problems. You could save Thousands in the winter monts by doing this, although i don't reccomend it now !!!!!!!!!
Before the new laws on died fuel and low sulpher, It was very common for truckers to use #2 heating oil with power service added to prevent jelling or other cold weather problems. You could save Thousands in the winter monts by doing this, although i don't reccomend it now !!!!!!!!!
