Volvo RWD Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 10/2002

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Does cruise control affect mpg?

posted by  gt6 on  Thu Dec 16 02:01 CST 2004
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Wed Jul 17 19:44 CST 2013
[RELATED]

Cruise generally increases mileage, by maintaining a smooth, steady speed with only moderate changes in throttle settings as needed based on load.

But, like Evan mentioned, Turbos and cruise don't play nicely together. Usually, when starting up an incline, the cruise will summon more thrust, then the turbo kicks in and blows you past the target speed, cruise backs off, speed drops as boost falls away, cycle repeats, etc... Makes for an bad mileage and crappy driving sensations all in one!
--
Speed Racer, '83 240 R, '93 940 OL1 (East Hartford, CT)






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New Does cruise control affect mpg?
posted by  someone claiming to be brick head  on Wed Dec 15 21:33 CST 2004 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.