Bug Shield MPG Affect?
Bug Shield MPG Affect?
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Bug Shield MPG Affect?
I find that hard to believe, you're basically driving a 4X8 sheet of plywood down the road, SD's aren't exactly aerodynamic.
I can see the theory behind how a bug deflector coud affect your mileage, but I just can't believe it can significantly affect your mileage on a PSD SD.
Any other thoughts?
Waxy
I can see the theory behind how a bug deflector coud affect your mileage, but I just can't believe it can significantly affect your mileage on a PSD SD.
Any other thoughts?
Waxy
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Bug Shield MPG Affect?
I found this from a master tech as my local ford dealer, he as advised me to remove it for my next road trip and I will post the results, also he tweaked my PCM (from factory) it had no tire size selected causing my engine to be off calibrated so my mpg was really low ( or so I think ) I will also post results of this too.
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Any one had any expierence with the bug shield thing?
Jt
Any one had any expierence with the bug shield thing?
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Bug Shield MPG Affect?
I didn't notice any difference with/without it. I'll keep mine on -- I'm sure my towing mirrors have much more of a drag effect than my bug deflector. Besides, it keeps the front clean & free of damaging effects of big bugs & road debris hitting it, and makes the air move better on the windshield, helping wiper performance. But the biggest benefit: it looks cool.
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I dont know if I like it or not, I do agree, with it the window stays cleaner, but a 250 sits so high I dont receive much road grime without it, and if a truck or even a car sends a rock, stick, road sign, etc. flying, at my truck the bug guard don't do a thing :-)
also : warmdye , how do you like your rancho's?
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also : warmdye , how do you like your rancho's?
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My Ranchos ride great. Much improved over stock especially offroad. They have a good ride on the highway as well. I considered the RS9000s but I knew I would never adjust them so it would have been a waste of money.
PS: How's Louisville treating you? Thats my home town.
PS: How's Louisville treating you? Thats my home town.
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Bug Shield MPG Affect?
Originally posted by warmdye
"But the biggest benefit: it looks cool."
A huge piece of plastic bolted to my hood isn't my idea of cool.
"But the biggest benefit: it looks cool."
A huge piece of plastic bolted to my hood isn't my idea of cool.
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I still think it looks crappy.
PS. I think you better review your flag hanging standards.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home...ag/index.phtml
PS. I think you better review your flag hanging standards.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home...ag/index.phtml
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Standards have already been pointed out, and the flag situation has been corrected. In the brief period of time that I had it on my truck, I had several compliments from "civilians" as well as vets. Even had one vet at a gas station staring at it while I pumped over 30 galons of gas in my tank, who gave me a thumbs-up and said, "I wish I had my camera -- you don't see enough patriotism these days." Regardless of the fact that my intentions were good, in observance of flag etiquette it has been removed from the tailgate. I like the picture, however, and am keeping it. The vet who I emailed the picture to would agree.
P.S. You might want to read what has been said about the K&N filter in dusty environments. Thought I would put some constructive advise here rather than proceed with a barrage of malevolent "crappy" criticism. Nice looking truck you have, though.
P.S. You might want to read what has been said about the K&N filter in dusty environments. Thought I would put some constructive advise here rather than proceed with a barrage of malevolent "crappy" criticism. Nice looking truck you have, though.
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Sorry I brought the flag thing up. Thanks for the comment and the KN heads up.
About the barrage of malevolent "crappy" criticism, I am entitled to my opinion. I thought that was the point of a forum. I guess I am dumber than I though. I can see your self conscious about you deflector.
About the barrage of malevolent "crappy" criticism, I am entitled to my opinion. I thought that was the point of a forum. I guess I am dumber than I though. I can see your self conscious about you deflector.
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No one called you dumb, nor tried to stifle your opinion. Although I wasn't thrilled with the use of "crappy," I was not offended. Like I said -- if you don't like 'em, don't get 'em. Now I stick my hand out for a shake; I'd offer you a beer, but it would get stale by the time UPS got it to ya'.
