How good? Hypermile MPG trip for 2021 Ford F-150 Powerboost
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- čas přidán 3. 01. 2021
- The all new 2021 Ford F-150 Powerboost combines a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost engine and a hybrid powertrain. I recently took this truck and tried to hypermile it the best I can to see the best MPG I could possibly get. I also talk about lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control for the 2021 Ford F-150.
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2022 XLT 4x4 with tow package. I just drove from Raleigh to Oak Island, NC. Set the cruise at 62mph and I pulled down 27.2 mpg. I did hit traffic 2x which I ran 100% EV mode. On the way home to Raleigh I ran at 70 and I still pulled down 24.1 mpg; better than the 23 EPA rating. The best around town mpg was 30. I have only had the truck for 4 weeks, but so far I am very impressed.
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Awesome video, well explained! My 2015 Lexus RX450h hybrid I get 35mpg on highway and 29mpg city. It’s EPA rated 27mpg highway, 29mpg city.
Please do this every year I’m enjoying every single video of it. Thank you very much
That's the plan!
The same thing happened to the guys over at TFL when they did there MPG loop. Very impressive!
Tim, What excitement! You were more nervous doing 5 mph under the speed limit than most CZcamsrs are doing 30 OVER the limit. You also demonstrated perfectly that a gentle right foot makes a massive difference in mpg.
Great information. That’s insane mileage. That’s a great truck you have. The local dealership just got some in and we checked them out on Sunday. Beautiful trucks
That’s pretty good Tim. Can you do the same route again at normal speeds for a comparison?
Will do. Look for it next week.
Thanks. Good video. Love your channel. Time to subscribe. I'm tired of watching videos about $60K extreme off-road pickups shown at other channels.
I've got a 2015 base model standard cab, standard bed 2wd with just a couple of options that weighs only 4190 lbs but with the optional 2.7L twin turbo that was sold at the time with a 325/375 peak hp/torque rating respectively. It has the older 6-speed transmission, but it has the traditional stop-start system that's now in all F150 power trains, save the new Power Boost. I owned a vehicle with tue starter/generator type start-stop and they are, in fact, much quicker and more seamless and super reliable ( a 2007 Saturn) but add much more weight and cost than the type that uses a regular starter and pump on the transmission, which has also proved reliable, yet sometimes annoying. I've measured my mpg over 90 times from tank-to-tank in that truck for over 5 years; only once on a highway trip, but that one time, it had a 500 pound, wind-pushing motorcycle in the bed, and so I got about what I'd usually get in a typical tank-to-tank, daily-driver fill up. I have, however, estimated highway trips 200-220 miles based on the average vehicle computer expected error that I've come to learn well over time; and it varies alot; anywhere from 24.5 to 28 at 65 mph, based mostly on how windy it is on the day of the run. Temps affect it a little but not too much with that 2.7L power train. Cold weather reduces mpg in my truck no more than 1 mpg, which is very good compared to other vehicles I've owned.
My first reaction is that you're really running the risk of reporting a high error when your trip is so short to the point that it takes less than 2 gallons of fuel for refill for the calculation. I entered a motorcycle fuel economy contest two times near Mansfield, OH. On the second event where I entered the run, the organizer decided to shorten the loop from the normal route, which had historically been over 150 miles, down to around 60 miles in order to favor electric motorcycles. The winner of these events were not decided by actual fuel usage or mpg, but instead by least cost for fuel used; although we did record and publish mpg or mpg-e. A streamlined, gas-powered, 250 cc (Kawasaki) twin cylinder motocycle won, but almost all the gas bikes that did the run that day got results that the riders felt were very screwy. For instance, the winner got over 240 mpg that day or 1 cent per mile; and his personal best up to that point had been around 182 mpg. He felt that his result in that short ride was likely not accurate that day due to the small amount of fuel burned during that short ride and how only a slight difference in the refuel level could drastically skew the result. Many riders did much worse than they expected that day. My result was about what it should have been that day at around 87 mpg on a stock 670 cc Honda; but I beat a few bikes that I shouldn't have; even beat a partially-streamlined small displacement gas bike whose rider had won previous events.
My pickup over achieves it's 19 city rating every time, but probably slightly under achieves it's highway rating if I were to drive 70-75 on a typical day. My best guess is that I could have achieved 27.5 to 28 in that trip you just ran at 55, but I'd need to speed it up a bit through the urban areas, as running those super slow speeds that you ran to use only the electric motor would actually hurt my score. I too would like to see a non hypermile run, but one that is still conservative driving.
@@gregoryfaulkner5345 thanks for subscribing and for sharing your story on your truck and motorcycle mpg run. I’m going to increase the distance for the run when I redo it with higher speeds. Still working out the bugs on this test.
Yeah hyper mile, normal, and sport. He should do it 3 times really.
@@slingerriggin5226 working on it!
Excellent commentary along with good explanations , enjoy the listening as much as the watching your vids, many thanks for a good review . Your final avg. convinces me this is the truck to buy , all things considered.
Really glad to see the column shifter!
I like how it shows you what gear you’re in at all times.
Hi Tim ,
Thanks for the ride along the numbers to be honest with you are very impressive.
Pretty impressive! Keep us up-to-date on your running fuel economy figures on this thing. Seems like even normal driving could yield better than EPA figures.
The Fast Lane Truck knows what they are doing
Congrats on your new truck dude.
This was great, Tim! Thanks!
I have a 2020 F 150 XLT Sport Supercrew with the 2.7. I drove from St Petersburg to Ft Myers, about 2 hour drive in eco mode with the cruise set at 70. The computer said 30.4 mpg, hand calculated 29.7. Perfect driving conditions, 80 degrees, flat highway, no wind.
I like your videos great job not to much talk you get right into it.
Tim, excellent video!!!
Thanks.
Excellent coverage 🏁
Thanks, Tim. I think you probably picked the best route possible for optimizing mpg performance but, still, that number was impressive. Us RV (trailer) owners will be interested in what you learn on Wednesday, too.
I am so pumped for the full EV version
Hey Tim. Great video. I was wonders will you try the same rout at higher speed? I would be curious to see the fuel economy at highway speed and real world speeds, 70+. Anyway looking forward to see more of the f-150. Have a good one.
Great Video Tim...😎
Some great information shared. Thanks for the video.
Mine is being built next week. Delivery mid-April. Can’t wait!
Heres one for you Tim, the best fuel economy would be when your tank is almost empty, less weight, Im really liking that dash nice and simple easy to view
Hello new sub here!!Your videos are very informative just went and picked up my powerboost this weekend so far so good it's my first full-size pick up!
Thanks for the sub!
Amazing results!!! Love that new motor...I couldn't afford the fords with the trims I wanted and went with RST 2021 chevy with 2.7 T...I did 25.5 mpg on highway on 100 mile trip at 72 mph . Love that you can have a 4x4 full size truck in 2021 and get small sedan mileage. Just wish I had ur HP haha. Best of luck with new truck!
That’s awesome. That seems like a pretty underrated engine, I’d love to drive one.
@@Bpf1893 I've got almost 2k miles on it and was a former Hemi ram owner about 10 years ago...this feels like a small diesel that actually still has power and doesn't fall off a cliff at 3500 rpm. Not obviously as powerful as tims truck here but for under 40k out the door im loving both the immediate torque and great mileage!
@@shawntuthill4539 Hopefully it holds up! It may not be 3.5 ecoboost fast but they still have 300+ HP and torque. That’s more then the V8s had not that long ago.
I test drove one of those last summer and had to pull over and open the hood cause I would have swore it was the 5.3. I was impressed that 4 banger had some balls.
Diesel or Gas?
That's worth all the headaches in getting this truck. I think you're going to have a great year with it. (knock on wood!) You might not want to give it back!
Ride home 1st drive 10 miles freeway at 70, highway and city home 20 more miles= 26.0 mpg! All while going speed limit+. Watched the ev trainer the whole way and was awesome
Can’t wait to see what the tuners will be able to do with this truck.
I’d love to see you do the same loop following posted speed limit in standard drive mode for comparison.
Love the PowerBoost!!
Super, loved the video. My 2015 3.5 got much better mileage after 5 to 6 thousand miles passed so you’ll have to do the exact same run in spring when the temp is close to the same and after a few thousand miles..HERE’s an idea for you.. Keep this truck for the year or maybe a little longer and then trade it in for the 2022 F150 all EV. But that mileage is awesome.
One click at the same pump works just fine. Two click methoud is likely more accurate at different pumps. I enjoyed the video. Looks like a sweet truck.
Good video man! I found this because I was considering buying a hybrid for the tax breaks but after some feedback like this... My Ram Cummins beats the hell out of the F150 hybrid.
That hybrid is impressive! I think if it can hold up over time it'll be an option for me in the future!
Just crossed 1,000 miles with mine!
I have a 2019 Ram ecodiesel and have tracked every tank of fuel on the Fuelly app since I bought it brand new and I have a lifetime average fuel economy of 27.9 MPG right now and that is doing the speed limit everywhere. My best fuel run was 32 MPG over a 150 mile lunch trip doing the speed limits which were from 45 MPH to 65 MPH, 75 miles to lunch and 75 miles back and that included going through 5 different towns up and back and having to stop for red lights.
Can't wait for your test with the new 2021 F600 with the 7.3L Godlizza engine and driving like you stole it for MPG comparisons. Now, that would be viral views content. Great MPG there Tim with the new rig. Granny is proud of you today. Stay safe.
I am convinced of getting the hybird. Only question left is what trim is best for me? (It's cool, I'll figure out out)
Also curious about the city mpg - my 2.7 can easily pull 28mpg on the highway at ideal conditions like yours....going 65mph, which is more like the normal condition, I get 25mpg...
City isn't the greatest but it is not terrible - I get between 16-18mpg depending on the weather, it's very cold here now so towards the lower end is where I sit (running remote start does come with a price...)....
Excellent test. Not everyone drives 70-80 mph.
These trucks are going to be great in fleet service for someone making short trips and multiple stops. The auto stop start will reduce wear and tear on the engine and emissions system, while regenerative braking will save break pads and keep the battery topped off. Lower speed driving through town will save fuel while in EV mode.
Is the hybrid battery Lithium? DHow does it generate 7.2 kw if battery if 1.5kw? Thanks for great vids. I will buy onw when more available LoL
In the mid to late 2000's, I made several interstate trips from the same start point in central Indiana to the same destination northeast of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. I drove a late '99 Ford F250 2WD diesel with the 6spd transmission on this 10.5hr run. The truck got a repeatable 20.8mpg on those runs when the entire round trip was aggregated into a calculation, but if you look at the individual fill-ups along the way the mileage numbers varied quite a bit.
Yup. Mileage varies is really a true statement.
@@Pickuptrucktalk I mention this because your doing a mileage run on too short of a trip will cause the allowable tolerances in a fuel pump's ability to shut off repeatably, to have a negative influence on the resultant MPG calculation.
@@oldretireddude I’ll do a longer test next. Then, I might be a 50 vs 100 mile test since I’m curious like that.
Filling past the first click on the slow discharge will eventually ruin the EVAP system and on most vehicles it is VERY expensive to fix/replace. You can only replace them not fix them. That is why you don't fill up too far. You will get a check engine light and the EVAP system code will show up I think it is P0456. It could just mean that your fuel cap needs tightening or something far worse. Of course it will not produce a problem for a few years or if you over fill and fill up the EVAP canister it could come quickly. The EVAP canister is connected to the fill tube with a vent hose. That is supposed to re-introduce the vapors into the fuel tank to be burnt later.
These new F150s are so nice
The other day the truck told me I got 31.1 MPG. I was driving in to work. There was traffic on the freeway, so I was probably using more electric driving than not. I didn't notice until I looked at the gauges. I was pretty happy with that.
Tim, good test under some of the most favorable conditions I have seen on a public road. Hopefully, you will venture into more realistic daily driving conditions that include stop and go traffic, speeds above 65 mph and hills. And perhaps a little bit faster (normal) accelerations!!!
Great Video.
Coming next week.
Just watched the TFL channel with the Ram TRX driving from Michigan to Colorado averaging 10.8 mpg. Calling these two trucks night and day would be an understatement.
Right. I was thinking I should go down and drag race them. 😂
There goes your mpg
@@markself3678 yup. I’m not a big drag race with a truck guy anyway. Maybe I’ll just stay home.
Thanks 🙏 that’s impressive would like to see what the results would be driving the speed limit Thanks!
Coming.
I think TFL got the same impressive results
Overfilled my last 4 trucks never had an issue. Had 254,000 on the first 2003, 58,000 on the 2015 61,000 on the 2018 now on the hybrid. ✌️By the time you drive home you'll have room.🥳
Not recommended for the EVAP system.
@@rpk9384 this summer when refueling the pump I was sharing with a lady that was refueling on the other side I heard her pump click off- her tank was full. I then heard it shut off 6 more times! She just kept on clicking that pump handle, it had to have burped some fuel out of the filler neck, maybe that’s why she finally stopped. I have heard how that can it affect the evaporation canisters making them fail
Answered my own Question Tim, at least here in Canada only the 3.5 comes with the Hybrid..
Dude you rocked it - that’s great MPG
Do you think the truck confuser factors in the electric miles to MPG average? I have a Maverick hybrid and my testing is showing its electric miles are not factor in. Only when I subtract out electric miles do my manual calculations come close to the confuser's MPG average. I've got a Powerboost on order. I'll be doing my own tests soon enough.
From the Maverick manual: "...If the gasoline engine has not turned on during the trip then trip average fuel economy is not shown...." The Maverick drives a lot in electric only.
Man!!! Thats huge savings.... not as walmart ads!
That's awesome, can't wait until they get the full electric version.
Ford's going to mop the floor with the competition and I own a GMC!
I agree I switched in 2012 I have a super duty. I only have 130,000 on it but it does a lot of towing trailers for work and I’ve had one issue with it and that’s it. And it wasn’t even major. But I noticed the technology for there vehicles not necessarily in the cab, But there engine’s trans and so on. Started The competitors seem to kind of catch them, but now they seem to be making another giant leap. That being said I think it’s amazing with all the truck companies are really doing and the attention they’re starting to paying attention trucks
I'm a ford man,but GM is going to electric vehicles big time.
Too bad the rocker panels will rust out as usual lol.
This truck sux.
My old 13 fx4 supercrew with the 5.0 v8 would get 2mpg & I never once hyper miled it,nope,I drove it normally.
The only truck I've had that was better was my old 16 standard cab fx4 with the 2.7 EcoBoost
I wouldn't be so sure if you mean mopping the floor on MPG. I have the 2020 Sierra Denali with the 3.0l Diesel and at 75mph on a flat long stretch in Illinois I hit 32.3 MPG over a 50 mile average. My average for that tank (lots of driving that day) was 29.2 mpg going 5mph over the speed limit. Full fill-up to full fill-up and manually calculated. The Chevy Silverado with that same engine is rated for a few more MPG. I still love the New F-150 though. I wish it would have been available when I bought my GMC. May have went with the Ford instead. It would be interesting to do this same loop with those vehicles. But I may see a powerboost Ford in my future for sure.
Amazing fuel results. May I ask what is the fuel capacity(fuel tank) for this PowerBoost model? 30.6 Gallons? Tks.
Yep, 30.6.
Great video well done. I agree with you that the fuel economy for these trucks will be all over the place. The turbo Fords already very greatly depending on driving style, and so do the Ford Hybrid cars... driving gently really rewards you with both. So combining the turbo with the Hybrid seems like a scenario where the MPG difference between the “old granny “ driving style and the “teenage boy” driving style will be much greater than most people are used to. I really hope since the hybrid system is in the transmission that Ford will soon offer this across the board. I think a Super Duty or V8 F150 could see even more real world MPG improvement than the V6 just from the benefit of turning eight larger cylinders off more often in normal driving. Keep up the good work I look forward to your future videos.
Thanks!
Speed was perfect for me... Up in Ontario we don’t have the luxury of doing 75 legally. FYI eco mode is a gimmick. Run your truck in normal mode and you’ll get your best mpg. I put on approx 100k km annually and can tell you every temp variation, speed variation w a 3.5 eco. I’m very interested in this hybrid option for my next rig. Keep up the good vids.
Damn that's impressive! My local dealer wanted 50K minimum for ANY hybrid F150, had to go with a fully loaded Bighorn RAM for 35K
Topping off the tank can also damage the EVAP system. Floods the charcoal canister
Only viable on older cars... it doesn’t help that folks today mostly do it when you are CERTAIN that your vehicle is filled to 32/34 gallons. Trying to get the extra 2 gallons. Tim touched on it
I always top off and never have an issue. I try not to fill it so high that gas comes out. These systems are pretty robust.
Makes me wonder what the PHEV trucks coming will get. I stay at around 77mpg with my RAV4 Prime. Heavy AWD SUV with 300hp
29.7 mpg really good, that is Diesel territory, i was looking for the most efficent F150, and i assumed that was the 2.7.. can you get the hybrid with the 2.7 ? And the 7.2 KW generator?
No hybrid or 7.2 with the 2.7.
Hey Tim, do you think a tonneau cover would improve the mileage?
On my PHEV 45 is the magic speed number, 55 robs range with wind resistance
I've noticed that winds, both cross, tail and head, have a massive impact on the ol' mpgs. I think altitude has a big effect on the output of the engine. You are losing 20% at 4,000 feet. You should get better mpg at lower altitude. I've noticed what looks like a very slight grade can have a surprising effect on economy as well. On my V8 2wd, I've noticed that I get better mpg at 60mpg than 50mph - might be different with hybrid though.
87 octane is minimum required. But it does state that 91+ is recommended for best performance. These trucks can adjust timing based on octane adjust ratio.
My lease on my 2019 Ecoboost is up in 2022. Was planning on just buying it when it's up (I'll be waaay under miles) but this hybrid is interesting. What did you pay?
$54k out the door. Sticker is $61k.
I hyper-mile my 2015 Ram ecodiesel and my best highway mpg was 31 mpg. Due to damaged steering components on my Ram ecodiesel I had trailer it over 200 miles using my parents 2018 RAM 1500 Hemi. I hyper-mile d it across the state hauling my 5700 lb truck plus an aluminum car trailer and got 14.6 mpg . I traveled at 55 mph and did not use cruise control.
Almost bought one of these this year. The fact that they're using leftover parts which are then rusting within 5000 miles cost them at least 1 customer. The 2022 Gmc Denali may only get 18mpg, but it can also do hands free driving like the Ford, except Gmc can do it while towing 9,000 lbs.
Im waiting. If Ford can fix the small issues by then, they may win me back.
Where do they still have stations where you can pump first? They got rid of them in the late 90s in AZ due to gas runs
Card first for around me.
According to epa's website the highest mpg test is done at 80, not 55. My duramax 3.0 pulled 29 at 80 mph. My 6.6 duramax pulls 26-28 at 55.
I have a 2015,2.7 ecoboost,2 wheel drive. I have gotten 25.5 on just hwy several times! It will get 16,18 just running around on short trips around the house. I had a 2007 150 with a 4.6 v8. It was good for 22 on hwy, but the same short trips only 8,10 miles to the gallon. I'm not worried about the planet, it's fine and you can still buy a lot of gas for 2600 dollars. I would like to have One but money is money. By the way, the New F150 is the truck of the year and l don't care what motor trend says, or car and driver! They never considered the F150 and o nly picked the ram because of the Hellcat trx. Strange, when the raptor was the horsepower champ, they didn't think that much for the horsepower? My F150 on the computer after 64000 miles says that it has averaged 18.5 mpg!
I have a 2018, 2.7, 2wd supercrew and on a trip from Texas to ohio this yr I got 24.4, on one tank, 25.6 on the second tank, then 26 all hand calculated. And speeds of 74 and 78 with CC on. I am more than happy with those figures. The lowest mpg figure was driving into a head wind of 25-28 mph, it makes a difference
Is there anyway to disable it? There are handful of times when you need to drive with the door open, less since the cameras were put on trucks, but there are still a few times when its necessary.
Good video Tim, I just bought a power boost. I’ve actually been disappointed with the mileage. I got 21 MPG driving from Wray, CO to Fort Morgan, CO and back, driving the speed limit. Mostly 65 with some interstate at 75. However I Love the power. She really scoots. And I also love the generator and how quiet the cab is. It’s a well built pickup.
The power output is really impressive imo. A stock, non-hybrid EcoBoost is fun to drive as well, but this just has more power to it.
Yeah 70 ft-lbs of torque available at 0 RPM. It’s really nice. Have you found a way to see the state of charge on the battery. I’m be curious to see that.
@@Lukecure I haven’t found such a gauge for the battery.
I'm tempted to get this because I drive in heavy traffic and I could probably do half my commute on battery power only 😅
That is a beautiful truck! Ford is the one to beat......
At 5:25 I was laughing because with no traffic, I dont understand why the person didnt just drive around you but I am from LA and used to road ragers 😅
I use 93 in my Powerboost. I wonder what kind of difference that makes
You should try and do a cross-channel collab with Westen Champlain. He just bought a Ram 3500HD. This is a guy who only buys wrecks at auction...and does crazy things such as fitting a Mustang with a Cummins diesel.
Can you do a highway test? Was this mostly in town driving? I have gotten 28-30 mpg in my GMC V8 on 50 mile stretches plenty of times.
This was a highway and around town test. 85% highway really.
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Good job. I can't get better than 20 mph on my Poweboost Platinum. It's got the 6.5' bed and 4x4. Did you notice when you tap the brake pedal it drops into electric mode?
Drive it some more. It depends on some factors, but mine doesn't always go into electric mode with brake pedal pressure.
I'm considering one of those. Would you be able to do a test again at regular speeds?
Yes. I thought about doing it in this video and glad I didn’t. 20 mins is long enough of a video in my book. I’ll do it next week. Trying to not bombard the channel with Ford videos too badly.
@@Pickuptrucktalk I mean, I’m okay with it. They’re the only ones who have something worth bragging about this year. You convinced me to buy a 4x4 long wheel base Expedition XLT instead of an F150 for my daily.
@@moose2934 very cool. I’m glad my videos were helpful. I just think I’m a guy having fun with a camera half the time.
@@Pickuptrucktalk I'd love to see another test going 70-75mph. I live in Texas and commute on the interstate, going 55 around here is downright dangerous!
I have a 2013 Ecoboost and I love it. My local dealer has been hounding me to trade for a 2020 because they have lots full of 2020 models. With most buyers waiting for the 2021. My guess is in the next 9 months there will be some killer deals on 2020s.
Now you know what it's like riding at my speeds☺☺ I try to get out of the way but they don't buy my fuel pay for tickets etc. Life is short.
Are you planning on doing a towing MPG test with a moderate load (4-5K) and heavy (8-9K)? Does the electric motor still assist in these situations or is it all gas engine?
Yep, planning on doing lots of towing and will answer those questions when I’m doing it. My guess is off the line battery helps then that’s it.
I am approaching 6k miles, haven't towed with it yet. I routinely get 99% or so on the eco meter gauges per Ford. My lifetime average for MPG on my Powerboost is 20.2 MPG.
Thats it??? What happened to the 24 to 30 mpg??
should not have to deduct the 9.5 miles of EV distance and then compute on 40.1 miles for a mpg of 24.27360775 for gas milage?
Good video I’d be curious though with a bed cover, and do the same thing at Speeds. what it would be like because that’s what most people do? LOL I think
What was th mpg like while doing city driving?
I always wondered why they don’t make a hybrid with a diesel. Seems like you would get unreal fuel eco. My best in my Colorado Duramax over a 50 mile stretch was 44 mpg (flat road, 55 mph), best for a whole tank was 32 mpg (hand calculated).
Interesting, I’m still not Sold on the whole hybrid concept. I’ll be curious on real world numbers over the next year. Currently have the 3.0 Duramax avg 24mpg in Winter. Best was 27mpg. Then again I’m only at 3K miles.
Keep what you have. I work for Ford and our quality control right now is horrible. They look and drive nice, but Ford is obsessed with making extremely complicated designs that have no benefit. Nothing gets properly tested, so its left up to the customers.
I switched back to Lincoln a few months ago, so I haven't had a chance to work on any of the F150 hybrids. But we have so many problems with the regular F150's, I don't have much confidence that they'll get it right.
"Interesting, I’m still not Sold on the whole hybrid concept."
That's a good call on your part. If people saw how big, heavy and expensive the batteries are, no one would buy a hybrid. We need a forklift to install them in small cars. I can only imagine how big they are in the F150.
So I got a question you probably will want to know the answer to yourself once you hear it. The automatic chin spoiler that lowers when you speed up... What happens in cold/snowy/icy conditions when it tends to ice up from road splash.. Will it freeze in place and cause damage to the spoiler or motor that powers it when it tries to move?
Well, I drove through the aftermath of snow storm and freezing temps without problems so far. I’ll let you know if I come across any problems.
Wow, you beat the GM 3.0l Diesel in MPG. Impressive.
But the diesel can get that by driving it normally.
Also use the cruise as much as possible. That's how EPA does their tests. I use it on my car an always beat EPA estimated mileage!!!
Interesting experiment but..... nobody drives like that. It would be interesting to see real world driving mpg test.
I enjoy you channel very much.
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