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Re: A variety of ways to save gas.

Posted By: Ferrick, on host 146.27.122.21
Date: Monday, June 5, 2006, at 13:31:32
In Reply To: Re: A variety of ways to save gas. posted by Howard on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at 11:11:54:

> Like most cars, ours loses about 2 mpg when the air conditioner is on. Worth it.
>
> People don't believe our truck gets 30mpg, but I work at it. Pulling a trailer loaded with scooters drops it to 22 - 24. (sniff, sob!)
> Howard

If you are driving below 45 mph, you get better gas mileage with your A/C off and your windows open. Above 45 mph, it is better to close your windows and turn on the A/C. Of course, the best of all is to keep windows up and A/C off but that's not how the cool kids do it.

If you have a pickup truck, you actually get slightly better gas mileage if you leave the tailgate up instead of down.

Fer"Mythbusters fan"rick

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Re: A variety of ways to save gas. - Howard - Mon, 6/5/2006, 16:42:38

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Message:	> > Like most cars, ours loses about 2 mpg when the air conditioner is on. Worth it. > > > > People don't believe our truck gets 30mpg, but I work at it. Pulling a trailer loaded with scooters drops it to 22 - 24. (sniff, sob!) > > Howard > > If you are driving below 45 mph, you get better gas mileage with your A/C off and your windows open. Above 45 mph, it is better to close your windows and turn on the A/C. Of course, the best of all is to keep windows up and A/C off but that's not how the cool kids do it. > > If you have a pickup truck, you actually get slightly better gas mileage if you leave the tailgate up instead of down. > > Fer"Mythbusters fan"rick
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