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Why do A car uses more petrol when it is fitted with a roof rack?
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∙ 8y ago
Wind resistance.
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Why does a car use more fuel when fitted with a roof rack?
The effect of a roof rack on gas economy is negligible -- until you place a luggage carrier on the rack. The increased profile of the carrier increases the car's air resistance, which becomes significant at highway speeds.
How do you fit a Roof rack?
You can fit a roof rack in many different ways for different vehicles. Vehicles will either use fixpoint locations pre-drilled into the roof, use the securing points underneath the rubber door surrounds or secure on a vehicles pre-fitted roof rails. These pre-fitted roof rails normally run from front to the rear of a vehicle, allowing easy fitment anywhere along the rail. For a comprehensive guide of fitment, type Carracks.co.uk in to Google, you can see how it works and also where to buy the parts that you need for a roof rack.
Which is more fuel efficient in general automobile roof rack or hitch rack for bicycles?
hitch rack
Can a gutter fitted 110 roof rack fit a gutterd discovery?
Yes, ish! I fitted a gutter mounted 90 rack to a 200tdi discovery. I had to bend the legs out a little to get it on but it did go on. If its a full length 110 rack though it will be too long, in which case you can sell it to me because I need one! :D
Which three are most likely to waste fuel B Reducing speed B unnecessary weight C Using wrong grade of fuel D Under-inflated tires E Using different brands of fuel F A fitted empty roof rack?
- Carrying unnecessary weight - Under-inflated tyres - A fitted empty roof-rack
In terms of friction why does a car use more petrol when it has a load on its roof?
It uses more petrol because of air resistance. Friction pulling the load on the roof which causes the car to use more petrol because of the weight it needs more energy to move around.
Why does a car use more petrol when it has a load on the roof?
Its answer is very simple that a car uses more petrol when it has to overcome more wind resistance.
Where can i buy a roof rack tent?
You can purchase a roof rack tent at your local sears store.
Do you need a roof rack to have cargo on your roof in California?
no
What is that thing that goes on top of a vehicle that you can pack stuff into it?
roof rack. roof top cargo rack. either or
How do you remove a Chevy Trailblazer roof rack?
The entire rack is screwed into the roof of the SUV, up from the SUV roof into the rack. However, if you want to remove the 2 cross-bars, pop off the black plastic "half-cones" at the front of rack, and then the bars can be removed.
Where can I find a roof rack for a cheap price?
A roof rack for a cheap price can be found online at the Thule website. Be sure to get the locks so that your rack cannot be stolen from the top of your car.
