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Old 12-10-2013, 12:52 AM   #63 (permalink)
JasonG
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
Hägar never got its best FE when it was hot outside - even when not using AC.

Sweet spot was around 20°C.
Cold enough for the engine to be more efficient.
Not cold enough for the denser air to cause much extra drag
Looks like my weekend trip agrees with your statement.
When I got in my wifes car the MFD was showing 46mpg, normally it hovers around 44.
The trip (with me driving) was 48 range.

Looks like the warm air intake stays for the winter and the
Snorkle gets reconnected come summer.
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I can't understand why my MPG's are so low..........
21,000lb, 41' Toy Haulers are rough on FE!

Last edited by JasonG; 12-14-2013 at 08:37 AM.. Reason: Typo
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