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Centinel System – Repair Manual – 005-010   Fuel Consumption

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Maintenance Check

Maintenance Check

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Refer to the Fuel Consumption Checklist sheets in the back of Section TS.

NOTE: The most accurate method to check the fuel consumption is to weigh the fuel used. Use a scale capable of measuring within 0.045 kg [0.1 lb] to weigh the fuel tank. Use a remote-mount tank with enough capacity to run 80 km [50 mi].

Fill the fuel tank. Weigh the tank with the fuel. The weight on No. 2 diesel fuel is nominally 0.844 kg per l [7.03 lb per gal].

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Install the remote tank (1).

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Measure the distance traveled with an accurate odometer. The odometer accuracy can be checked by using measured miles or kilometers.

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After traveling the route, remove the tank and weigh the remaining fuel. Compute the fuel used in liters [gallons] as required.

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Compute the kilometers per liter or miles per gallon.

  
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Last Modified:  13-Mar-2002
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