I wouldn't think the lsd has anything to do with it. If both rigs are equipped
the same (it doesn't say if you both have auto. trannys) I would think the
larger factors are climate, terrain and perhaps data accuracy. Living up north
our mileage suffers due to a longer warm up cycle and if you live in hilly
terrain it's the same deal. As far as the data goes, is this mpg repeatable
and how was it measured? You can add a myriad of variables to this basic mix
with the end result being that it's almost impossible to compare vehicle mpg
via email. What would be really interesting would be a bunch of Kotas all
filling up at the same gas station (like when going to a meet) drive for awhile
to another gas station, fill up and compare results. If nothing else it would
look really cool to see like 10 Kotas descend on a single station! Hmmmm...
Maybe even get a group discount? :-)
Tom
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Subject: DML: Gas mileage + LSD???
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
Date: 4/18/00 6:34 PM
I've been having an email discussion with Rick (aka Fender) and he mentioned
that maybe my crappy highway mileage might be due to my LSD which he does
not have and gets better mileage.
BTW Rick gets about 17-18 mpg at 70 mph @2100 rpm, while at the same
velocity and engine speed i get only like 13 mpg. He does have a soft
tonneau which is the only difference besides the LSD.
So we both have 2000 CC 4x4 with the tire and handling package.
Of course the alternative theory is that i got a lemon that truly enjoys
sucking gas and money. :)
So what do all the voices of the DML have to say about this?
Frank WJ
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