> eric@megageek.com wrote:
> > Ok, I'm leaving next month for a cross country trip (From NJ to AZ) for
> > the Army....
Trevor replied :
>
> You might want to think about how it will affect your gas mileage.
>
> I read a test a while ago where those little bug deflectors that go
> above the leading edge of the bonnet cost a test vehicle 2 mpg.
>
> From NJ to AZ, pushing a big wedge through the wind, might make a
> significant addition to your gas bill.
OTOH I've read that the wind deflectors one sometimes sees on big trucks
make a significant improvement in fuel mileage. If you can save 10% (say
10mpg to 11mpg), you could save maybe $100 over 5000 miles (50 gallons @
$2/gal). But I doubt the savings would be significant by the time you pay
for the deflector.
Randall
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