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Old 02-28-2018, 12:56 PM   #1
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Guys I have a bus near me that is a 6 window bus that has a 7.3 .i have been looking at a 4 window short bus with a 7.3 how big of a difference of mpg will there be? Any feedback will help

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Old 02-28-2018, 01:15 PM   #2
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2 windows longer with the same drivetrain won't show much if any difference in fuel mileage.
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Old 02-28-2018, 01:33 PM   #3
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So what would you say? 10-15
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Old 02-28-2018, 02:35 PM   #4
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You'll get that if you're lucky. Depends a lot on your gearing. Most people report between 8 and 12 mpg, but bus size varies.
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Around 10 MPG no matter how heavy or light.
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