21 September 2016

Strong Winds Make for Lousy Gas Mileage

Not that it will come as a surprise to anyone, but we've all used as much gas this week as we normally consume in a full week.

Has something to do with those 45 to 60 mph headlong gusts this morning, I imagine. And the 30 mph headwinds yesterday afternoon ... and this afternoon, too.

So how come the wind's never blowing from behind us?  Grumblegrumblegrumble ...

6 comments:

Steve said...

Try driving backward so the wind is blowing from behind you!

Rev. Paul said...

It would certainly be a novel approach! :)

Rob said...

Find a heavy stone and tie yourself down

Rev. Paul said...

Rob, that would make the mileage even worse! :^)

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Works better with a tailwind. Once on I80 in Wyoming going East, got 30+ MPG in a Lincoln Towncar.

Rev. Paul said...

That's pretty decent in a luxo-boat that size. Tailwinds are our friends (usually), but it seems I rarely catch one strong enough to help with mileage. On the other hand, I'm only on the highway for about 15 minutes each way, so no big deal.