Over Drive
I have always wondered if I put an overdrive unit on my RV will do any good. If it gives you a 10% decrease in RMPs does it give you 10% better gas mileage? Or just 2 or 3% better MPGs. Would it be wo...
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Sully2 wrote:
You'll never save enough $$$ to pay for the OD unit
On this one I'm not so sure, If I put the fuel consumption blinders on you are right...
To the O/P.. no 10% RPM reduction will NOT = 10% MPG improvement, WILL improve MPG but not 10%, closer to 1 or 3 would be my guess.
BUT: Removing the Fuel Consumption blinders:
IT WILL give you greater engine life,,, Likely 10% or more, bearings will not wear as fast, Rings and valves will not wear as fast and if it makes the difference between Major Overhaul, and no major overhaul.. BARGAIN it is.
