Does head unit like F500BT increase fuel consumption?

[mikzsan]

I have an F500BT with the NDG500 amp, and I'm wondering is there any way that this unit would increase fuel consumption? I tried searching but couldn't find any results. Someone made a passing remark to me that had me curious.

 

Regards

Mike

[dianebrat]

In theory increased electrical load on an alternator will cause it take a few more hp from the engine, which theoretically could increase gasoline consumption, but no, the F500BT would not draw enough to do that, nor would most normal consumer amplifiers.

 

There's a grain of reality in the science behind the statement, but it's so far away from being a reality that I certainly wouldn't pay it any attention.

[1loudls]

In theory increased electrical load on an alternator will cause it take a few more hp from the engine

 

dont forget, it will probably also take an extra 0.1-0.2 hp to compensate for the added weight of the f500 and the amp

[1loudls]

but seriously

There's a grain of reality in the science behind the statement, but it's so far away from being a reality that I certainly wouldn't pay it any attention.