TheDutchBoi@alien.topB to Mechanic Advice@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year ago

Take fuel-efficient but speedbump-filled road or not?

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Take fuel-efficient but speedbump-filled road or not?

TheDutchBoi@alien.topB to Mechanic Advice@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year ago

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Hi everyone, i’m currently thinking on what road to take to work. Both are even fast, but on my way back road 1 avoids traffic.

Road 1: Road where i can put my car on cruise control and then it uses ±1L per 25km. Problem is, there are like 10 speed bumps, i don’t necessarily have to slow down for them but ofcourse the suspension will wear out quicker this route.

Road 2: Highway, no bumps but lower fuel efficiency and traffic on my way back.

So my question is, what will be more efficient in the long run? Taking the bumpy road and save on fuel or take the highway and save my suspension. I drive 5 times per week to work and back if that makes any difference.

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Unless you’re hitting them crazy fast, I really don’t think you’ll wear out suspension components noticeably faster going over a few speed bumps per day. Those components are designed to move and absorb bumps.

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