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In Reply to: OT: Never use cruise control when it is raining or icy posted by John Marks on November 12, 2004 at 09:44:16:
... and fuel consumption increases by around 10-20% in wet weather.try it yourself if your car has a fuel consumption rate meter.
to me, it's evidence that the the tyres has less grip on the road, which translates to the engine spinning harder, thus more fuel consumed.
of course, it could also be my turbo is less efficient - maybe the humidity of the air has an impact? (it's a low pressure turbo, so it's on even at low revs).
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Follow Ups
- i have been monitoring fuel consumption on my car ... - Christine Tham 14:47:55 11/12/04 (7)
- John is right.... - vettracer 07:47:34 11/13/04 (1)
- Actually, my car *does* rev harder in wet weather! - Christine Tham 13:37:57 11/13/04 (0)
- No, it is increased resistance - John C. - Aussie 14:57:47 11/12/04 (4)
- you could be right, however ... - Christine Tham 16:54:46 11/12/04 (0)
- Re:"...the smooth concrete paving, so common in the U.S. and Canada..." - Neil49 15:35:14 11/12/04 (0)
- Most likely . . - Grillcloth 15:27:51 11/12/04 (1)
- That could be another factor - John C. - Aussie 15:40:54 11/12/04 (0)
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