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Those won't help mpg. Really, the only thing that helps is how you drive. Driving 60 to 65 is optimum, anything over that cuts into mpg. You just have to decide if getting there quicker is more important than mpg. You have already made the decision that looks is more importamt. Any lifting and bigger wheels and tires really cut mpg. Just part of the price for what we want in appearance.
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Truer words have never been written. MPG is entirely dependent on your foot, it really is that simple. Tune, no tune, exhaust, intake, tires, wheels, lift....all of this can effect overall but your foot will determine the damage.
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2011 SuperCrew - Any good gas saving tips? Asides intake and exhaust.
- insure that the tires are properly inflated.
- insure that the suspension components are within spec' and that the alignment is *****-on.
- religiously perform routine maintenace.
- remove -ANY- unnecessary weight in the bed and/or cabin.
- Tow/Haul -OFF- *Unless actually towing.
- use cruise-control whenever possible.
- keep the vehicle clean.
Last edited by gDMJoe; 01-27-2013 at 10:48 PM.
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canadianelbow - Clean? JOE, seriously? Don't start tellin me that a little road grime increases drag now........ Bahahahahahahahaha You kill me.
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MythBusters - Episode 127: Dirty vs. Clean Car ллл -click-
...They discovered that the average gas mileage for the dirty car was 24 miles per gallon while the clean car performed better at 26 miles per gallon.
"American and Southwest are washing a handful of jet engines each night, a process that used to happen only during thorough maintenance overhauls. Southwest figures it has already saved $1.6 million in fuel costs since April by reducing the drag caused by dirt and debris. " ...
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