Bug Delflector Does it help or hurt mileage?
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Isn't that the truth. I guess I will need to do the old standard mods to help improve the mileage
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I know my deflector has stopped more than a few stones from hitting my windshield. Not sure if it helps mileage but I'm sure my tonneau cover does.
The less wind resistence you have, the better your mileage will be.
If you use a net in place of your tailgate, That will help alot.
The less wind resistence you have, the better your mileage will be.
If you use a net in place of your tailgate, That will help alot.
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I gained 2 mpg when I replaced my steel tailgate with a pronet one on my 78 F-150 years several ago.
Also, The less dead weight in the vehicle you can see a mileage gain too.
For every 100 lbs of dead weight in a vehicle, You lose 1 mpg.
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Well congratulations...been discussed on this site several times, other sites, television, etc... it has been proven to have negligible differences and to be a myth. Not going into it any further due to all the truthful info available. I think your username is perfect for you...completely "baffled" but this subject. If you want to know more about the subject, do a search. Sorry for the hijack cliff.
That really shows your maturity level.
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I know man...
the tone sometimes (being a newbie) makes me think a bit before posting. Like we should know all of this stuff already. Sorry I can't help you, just thought I'd support you....
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If it gets u extra mileage do it, no matter how many times its been debunked. Personally, I always lower my tailgate on trips and I do notice a difference. But the "toolshed on wheels" holds true, head winds are killer