LUBRICANT RELATED FUEL

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. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Sheahan, T J
  • Romig, W S
• Publication Date: 1975-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 12 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cold weather; Energy; Fuel consumption; Lubricants; Lubricating oils; Operations; Starting (Driving); Temperature
• Uncontrolled Terms: Starting
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099733
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #750676
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1975 12:00AM