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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Will a bug shield decrease mpg?
Just wondering if anyone noticed a diff. Also did it reduce the amount of road spray on the windshield when raining out?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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It won't decrease fuel economy that you could detect without being a rocket scientist, and it does help keep the windshield clean/chip free
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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mostly keeps the hood from chipping
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Thanks, If it will stop even a little road spray it would be worth it.
 
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They are worth installing.
 
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