Main Title |
Evaluation of fuel economy differences on a 1978 Volvo for two difference motor oils / |
Author |
Penninga, Thomas J. ;
Lawrence, Dave
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Test and Evaluation Branch. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution Control, Emission Control Technology Division, Test and Evaluation Branch, |
Year Published |
1980 |
Report Number |
EPA-TEB-AA-81-10; EPA-AA-TEB-81-10 |
Stock Number |
PB81-205585 |
OCLC Number |
775779882 |
Subjects |
Volvo automobile ;
Automobiles--Fuel consumption--Measurement ;
Fuel economy
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Additional Subjects |
Automobiles ;
Lubricating oils ;
Fuel consumption ;
Synthetic oils ;
Viscosity ;
Performance tests ;
Statistical data ;
NTISEPAMAP
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA AA-TEB-81-10 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
06/28/2024 |
ELCD |
EPA AA-TEB-81-10 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
08/27/2013 |
DISPERSAL |
NTIS |
PB81-205585 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
26 pages ; 28 cm |
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. |
Notes |
Cover title. "EPA-TEB-AA-81-10." "November 1980." |