Harry's unscientific ECO-Normal-Power-Lucas additive test runs

Week 2-Normal-Filled tank Monday AM to start trip-BP at hwy

Day 1. To work-70deg, clear, headlights, defrost in the beginning, no heat or ac after, cruise at 72, then 65ish after, traffic light, 52.9 miles, 46.7 mpg, 65 mph. To home.-78deg, intermittent rain, heavy for second half, defrost on some second half, no heat or ac, light traffic, cruise on 74 after NV, 107.1 miles, 44.5 mpg, 61mph

Day2-to work-68 deg, clear, headlights, defrost in the beginning, no heat or air, crusie at 72, 65ish after, traffic light, 53.8 miles, 46.2 mpg, 64 mph. To home-85 deg, clear, no headlights, ac intermittent, light traffic, cruise on 74 after, 108.1 miles, 45 mpg, 60 mph

Day 3. To work, 68 deg, overcast, headlights, defrost in beginning, no heat or air, traffic really light-cruise on 72, then 65 ish, 53.8 miles, 46.6 mpg, 65 mph. To home, 80 ish, clear, little bit of ac, relatively light traffic after NV, then cruise on 74. 107.8 miles, 44.8 mpg, 59 mph. Filled up with gas on way home

Day 4. To work, 72 deg, overcast, headlights, defrost in beginning, no heat or air, light traffic, cruise on 72, then 65ish, 53.8 miles, 46.6 mpg, 64 mph. to home- 85, clear, ac intermittent, light traffic after NV, heavy until out of, cruise on 74, 107.9 miles, 45.1 mpg, 58 mph

Day 5. To work, 70 deg, no defrost heat or air, light traffic, cruise on 72, 65ish in from NV, 53.8 miles, 44.6 mpg, 64 mph. To home.-90 deg, medium traffic, intermittent a/c, cruise on 74. 108 miles, 45.2 mpg, 59 mph

 

Summary week 2- Normal mode

Day 1-107.1 miles, 44.5 mpg, 61mph
Day 2-108.1 miles, 45 mpg, 60 mph
Day 3-107.8 miles, 44.8 mpg, 59 mph
Day 4-107.9 miles, 45.1 mpg, 58 mph
Day 5-108 miles, 45.2 mpg, 59 mph

539.9 miles, 44.92 mpg, 59.4 mph
Actual gas was 12.68 for real world number of 42.58.

 

I tried to keep my speed as much of a constant as possible, as I will for next weeks Power Mode. I did end up running a bit faster average MPH because I hit a bit different traffic patterns. I was about 15 minutes earlier going to work because I've extended my morning work out a bit longer and needed to leave earlier to give myself a few more minutes. Since I hit less traffic my speeds were a bit higher and more consistent, as in less "stop and go." Evenings were about the same. When the other ones are done I'll put all four weeks next to each other.

 

Well poop.
I got word that I don't have to drive to work Monday, I can work from home because of the heavy traffic expected from the eclipse. Do I do the week three Power mode test with just the four days, or do I just postpone it until next week?

I am SO disappointed that I don't have to drive to work.

 

No more poop.
Got a set of tickets to the Titans game on Saturday. Might not be the exact same drive as going to work, but it'll be very close. Maybe a couple mile difference. That'll help make it closer to the first two weeks.

 

I keep seeing good reviews of Techron. Maybe add a trial of that next?

 

Tickets are for this Saturday! Not sure how you missed it. My mileage sucks! I don't know why, but I know the tires are a part of it. Mine are not LRR. I'm going to try cleaning the intake, PCV ect.

 

Were have you been Sam? You've been awfully quiet.

 

I'm just having a hard time convincing myself to replace like new tires.....although it may pay for itself.

 

If these were I could use that excuse, but they actually ride and handle great. Others on here have told me that when I go to the LRR tire I'll loose some of that. Said they won't stop as well either. I guess that makes sense. If it doesn't stick to the road while your driving why would it when your braking?