wolfe10 wrote:
Bottom line (based on physics):
Extra weight has little effect on flat ground once up to speed.
Extra weight makes a difference when accelerating.
Extra weight makes a more significant difference when climbing grades.
Go to this link and download the PDF. Written by Caterpillar Corp, but same physics applies to all vehicles.
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I don't know about everyone else but after reading that, I am going to have all of these calculations going on in my head while driving down the road.LOL The newest of which is the cold air temp robbing my MPGs. :E
Thanks for the interesting info!
