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Posted by Tailgate down is a myth t on May 11, 2006 at 08:51:36 from (138.162.140.38):
In Reply to: Re: acetone in fuel? posted by deadeye on October 16, 2005 at 04:22:09:
Myth: Driving your pickup with the tailgate down gives you better fuel efficiency than with the tailgate up. Test Setup Adam and Jamie were each given identical, new model pickup trucks. They both had equal mileage, same tire pressure, and 30 gallons of gas. Jamie drove with the tailgate up and Adam the tailgate down. The rules: 1. They have to maintain the speed limit 2. All acceleration must be done by cruise control 3. No drafting 4. Windows up, A/C must be exactly the same in both cars The Test After 300 miles there didn't appear to be much difference in the gas consumed, but after 500 miles Adam (tailgate down) ran out of gas. Jamie made it another 30 miles before he ran out of gas. This result was the exact opposite of the myth.
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