| Main Title |
Evaluation of Fuel Economy Differences on a 1978 Volvo for Two Different Motor Oils. |
| Author |
Penninga, Thomas J.;
Lawrence, Dave;
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Test and Evaluation Branch. |
| Year Published |
1980 |
| Report Number |
EPA-AA-TEB-81-10; |
| Stock Number |
PB81-205585 |
| Subjects |
Automobiles;
Lubricating oils;
Fuel consumption;
Synthetic oils;
Viscosity;
Performance tests;
Statistical data;
NTISEPAMAP
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Date Modified |
| NTIS |
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PB81-205585 |
Most EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. Check with individual libraries about paper copy. |
NTIS |
06/23/1988 |
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| Collation |
29p |
| Abstract |
This report presents the results which were gathered to determine the fuel economy difference between a low viscosity multigrade, synthetic motor oil and a straight 30 weight motor oil. The test vehicle was a 1978 Volvo which was modified to give consistent vehicle emissions and fuel economy. The car was tested with each oil at ambient temperatures of 40 degrees F, 75 degrees F and 90 degrees F. The low viscosity synthetic showed no improvement on the Federal Test Procedure (FTP) at 40 degrees F and 90 degrees F and a .74% increase in fuel economy for the 75 degrees F tests. The Highway Fuel Economy Tests (HFET) showed a 2.13% increase at 40 degrees F, 2.48% increase at 75 degrees F, and 2.71% at 90 degrees F for the low viscosity synthetic multigrade oil. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Technical rept.. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Nov 80 |
| Category Codes |
13F; 11H; 85H; 71K |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
200/05 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Control Number |
323798891 |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
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