Hello everyone.
I was reading threads in the Success Stories area to see what good ideas I could glean from other's success. My old truck, Little Black Ranger, (R.I.P.) is now gone and I have a new Ranger called Oh Deer. Same aero be damned shape (before I start modding
) but a newer engine. 2.3l Duratech in the new truck. I don't know too much about them yet but I'm learning. I know the new truck is capable of more so I compare posted FE numbers to mine on a "curve" so to speak.
As I'm reading I see great FE numbers posted (higher than mine) but usually on short runs. Then I see good numbers posted (slightly higher than my current numbers) but over a full tank. My question is.....is there a preferred method to post FE numbers? If I posted in a thread my FE on the way to work only my truck would look great. It's more downhill than uphill and if there is any wind at all it's usually a tail wind. Of course on the way home it's the opposite and the numbers wouldn't be nearly as good. If I post for the full tank it's an average of the two and probably closer to a "real world" number.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not saying either is right or wrong. I just wonder how you all choose. I can see the benefits of both ways.
Thanks.