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The rolling resistance to be overcome regardless of tire type at 55mph requires under 10 horsepower of a typical passenger car. While bias ply tires do offer more resistance, the difference is extremely small - a bias ply may require the maximum of 10 hp, but even if the radial reduces this to the minimum, about 6 hp, the 4 hp difference will take a full tank of gas under exactly the same driving conditions to measure a difference in gas mileage. Gas mileage is not a valid reason, alone, to choose radial tires. However, noise, ride comfort, tire heat, adhesion, are all reasons not to use bias ply unless really necessary. In addition, Nylon bias ply tires "set" in cold weather and result in a "thump-thump" until they warm up.
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Who replaces bad tires tires are under warranty not even 12 mos old?
The age is not a factor it is the mileage on the tires that matters. Go back to where you bought the tires and deal with them.
Would a bad thermostat cause a decrease in gas mileage?
A bad thermostat can cause a decrease in gas mileage. If the thermostat is stuck open, the engine will tend to run cold. Not only will this result in a perpetually low temperature gauge reading and poorly performing heater. It will also cause the ECU to richen the mixture, since the engine will appear to be warming up to the ECU. This will result in poor gas mileage. Replacing the thermostat will allow the engine to fully warm up, which will restore gas mileage as well as heater performance.
Why does your town and country get bad gas mileage?
Spark plugs and or wires may need changing. Air filter dirty. Tires not inflated to the correct PSI. Or it may be how you drive. Drive fast with jackrabbit starts and stops and you will get poor mileage. Plus, you are driving an van and none of them get great mileage.
Is bias bad?
not necesarily
Will incorrect tire inflation cause bad gas mileage?
bad gas mileage
What are the benefits of getting a wheel alignment?
Getting a wheel alignment on a semi-regular basis will assists with gas mileage, extends the life of your tires and even helps prevent accidents in bad weather.
What factors make for bad sociological research?
Some factors that make for bad sociological research include biased sampling methods, lack of rigorous data analysis, failure to consider alternative explanations, and drawing overly generalized conclusions from limited data. Additionally, ethical violations such as plagiarism, falsification of data, or failure to obtain informed consent can also contribute to poor quality research.
What are the symptoms of a bad oxygen sensor in a 1993 Suzuki Sidekick?
On most vehicles, a bad o2 will cause the chech engine light to come on, decrease in fuel mileage, and varioius runing problems including: surging, running rough, stumbling.....
Will bad tires make car shake at certain speeds?
Bad tires and bad alignment can cause the car to shake at certain speeds.
What causes bad gas mileage?
It could be a lot of things. The first thing I would check is the fuel filter and the air filter. These are inexpensive and rather easy to replace. I would also have your fuel injectors cleaned, which is also inexpensive. Don't right off low tires either though, as low tires can hurt your gas mileage. If these don't work, then there could be several possibilities. A bad EGR valve could do this, the ECM, or any of the parts of your fuel system.
Does wheel alignment require better tires at front?
My van has bad tires at front and better ones at rear, should wheel alignment be performed with bad tires?
Is a lot of mileage on a car good or bad?
Well of course the higher the mileage on the vehicle the more chance that something is worn out. So high mileage on a vehicle is a bad thing.
