COOLANT AND LUBRICANT TEMPERATURE AFFECTS FUEL CONSUMPTION

Frictional loss levels are known to be functions of lubricant viscosity. Effects of additives which increase compressive load capacities are also well known. Increasing lubricating oil and/or coolant temperature definitely reduces frictional work.

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• Authors:
  • Tholen, P
• Publication Date: 1983-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 53-56
• Serial:
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Volume: 91
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0098-2571

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coolants; Friction; Fuel conservation; Fuel consumption; Internal combustion engines; Lubricants; Temperature; Viscosity
• Old TRIS Terms: Coolant temperature; Lubricant temperature
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386476
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 28 1984 12:00AM