Lubricant Related Fuel Savings in Short Trip, Cold Weather Service 750676
Engine oils, gear lubricants and lubricant sets were compared on fuel economy in cold start, short trip, cold weather service using full-size and compact cars. Significant improvements in fuel economy were shown through lubricant selection. The effect of other variables was identified. Ambient temperature effects on fuel economy were quantified.
Citation: Sheahan, T. and Romig, W., "Lubricant Related Fuel Savings in Short Trip, Cold Weather Service," SAE Technical Paper 750676, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750676. Download Citation
Author(s):
Thomas J. Sheahan, W. S. Romig
Pages: 15
Event:
National Fuels and Lubricants and Transportation Meetings
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Fuel economy
Gear lubricants
Cold weather
Lubricants
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