Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Originally Posted By: Kuato
I will be soon.
In the F150 (specified 5w20), I'm planning a test. 0w40, 5w30 and 0/5w20 will all be run to 10k using Amsoil SS. I'll use the same brand filter each OCI.
MPG will be tracked for the entire OCI, and UOAs will be performed. Once complete I'll be posting the results.
Should be interesting.
There are SO many variables in real world fuel economy testing that it is just about impossible to do. Seriously. You can try as hard as you want but there are just too many variables and too many things that you cannot control. It is hard to even repeat fuel economy testing on the EPA test on emission rolls inside a building where there is no wind and the temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, etc. is all controlled. For the kind of difference you would be looking for it is pointless to even consider real world fuel economy testing. You just cannot find it.
You are correct. But since I don't own a dynamometer to run it on, in a chamber with a controlled environment,
then I'll just do the best I can to keep my driving consistent.
If I win tonight's 900 million lottery, I'll build such a facility, buy some cars and oil, and ask you to supervise the proceedings to make sure it is done to the correct standards.