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Was going past the refuse collection station today and decided to put the truck and TC on the scale. Didn't expect it to weigh any less than it did a few years ago but it served as a reminder to mysel...
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gitpicker2009 wrote:
I've got one on my Sterling 4500 and have wondered: does leaving it on lower the mileage? I haven't used it enough to know myself. Any experience?
anthony
I don't really know. I can't see how it would make much difference because the amount of fuel going into the engine would be "idle" levels and that would be the same I'd think whether you are using the e-brake or regular brakes.
If you have it on while driving and aren't using the cruise control AND tend to let off on the gas and then come back on the gas the brake would be coming on and off and that might reduce fuel economy. When I am just cruising along at say 60 and have it on I always have just a touch of throttle to maintain speed so the brake doesn't come on. I only let off when I need to slow anyway I guess.
The bottom line is I think that it's more about driving habits than any effect from the brake. I wouldn't think the brake by itself would make any real mileage difference.....
