ESC

[A 2]

Been turning my Electronic Stability Control off everytime it get in the truck. I swear my mileage is up just over 1mpg (On the computer). No way, right?

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[MrZappo]

Seems unrelated. I'd agree.

 

[A 2]

BTW. 2021 Rubi ecodiesel On 35s. Was averaging 20.1 now 21.4mpg. About 8500miles.

 

[Gvsukids]

BTW. 2021 Rubi ecodiesel On 35s. Was averaging 20.1 now 21.4mpg. About 8500miles.

Summer fuel.

 

[A 2]

Summer fuel.

Interesting, i never heard of this. wonder What the need for winter fuel would be here in SoCal? I thought maybe the engine was breaking in But was hoping for more than 1mpg.

 

[kevman65]

First, summer fuel versus winter fuel. Doesn't matter where you live, you get winter fuel. The refineries don't know end destination of fuel they are making, so there is a summer blend and a winter blend.

Second, yes, turning off the Electronic Stability Control will affect your MPG to a minor degree. By turning it off you are removing the electronic restrictions the ESC creates.
I have mentioned this several times and have witnessed it in every vehicle I've owned that's had some form of ESC in it.

 

[3213JT]

Sidebar to the discussion on the ESC, my sway control/WD trailer hitch tells me to disengage the TSC (trailer sway control) when towing with the SC/WD hitch. You have to turn off the ESC to disengage the TSC.

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