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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Record of a vehicle trial detailing fuel, oil, and water consumption.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 20\6\  Scan007
Date  7th February 1910
  
Continued
Particulars of Trial.- Sundry stops were made for tyre tube troubles, replenishments and traffic. The engine was not stopped throughout the trial, and no mechanical repairs or adjustments were made.

Consumption of fuel, oil and water
Fuel- Amount consumed in galls ...... 35.5
Miles per gallon ............... 11.17
Ton miles per gallon .......... 28.00
Oil -Amount put in in pints ...... 9.0
Miles per gallon ............... 356.4
Water -amount consumed in pts ...... 1.0

Note - no account of the oil in engine was taken prior to trial.

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