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La distribución de la carga en un vehículo, ¿afecta al consumo de combustible?

Does the way the load is distributed in a vehicle affect fuel consumption?

  • ANo, en el consumo sólo afecta el tipo de vehículo.No, only the type of vehicle affects consumption.
  • BSí, por ello es muy importante colocar la carga de manera adecuada.Yes, which is why it is very important to place the load correctly.
  • CNo, en el consumo sólo afecta la velocidad.No, only speed affects consumption.
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  • BSí, por ello es muy importante colocar la carga de manera adecuada.Yes, which is why it is very important to place the load correctly.
Explanation

A badly distributed load, or a load on the roof rack, increases air resistance and upsets the vehicle's balance, which increases consumption. So the load should be placed correctly, preferably in the boot, and the roof rack should be removed when not in use.

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