BMW RT Pilot
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And I always thought cooler, denser air was good for power production.
It is, but not for drag. And several Riders have claimed they get better mileage at higher altitudes than at lower altitudes, and I believe that, even tho at a higher altitude, less power can be produced. I don't understand why a higher altitude should give better gas mileage, except for the thinner air and less drag.
And I always thought cooler, denser air was good for power production.
Because of the reduced O2 density the O2 sensor tells the computer "there is less air, use less fuel to maintain the correct Air/Fuel mixture".
Because of the reduced O2 density the O2 sensor tells the computer "there is less air, use less fuel to maintain the correct Air/Fuel mixture".
Technically at the altitudes that we ride, it's the pressure that isn't as high - O2 concentrations are the same, but as you said, the density has changed. Big pet peeve of one of my undergrad professors![]()
Alas, my dealer assures me mightily that the feature cannot be turned off. Granted, I did not seek a second opinion. Even though my ower's manual reads like the feature can be turned off, my dealer does not read it the same way. Anybody got better info should post it up?ibafra - you could always have your dealer turn off your auto cancel feature...
Warming temps for this past week had my fuel range hit 270 miles on a single tank with one (1) mile left on the countdown reserve light.