This has been discussed for years with BS answers. Which is better for speed, mileage. Has anyone tested long enough to conclude a viable answer?
I want members info, not hearsay please.
I want members info, not hearsay please.
? Tail gate up or down
- Thread starter Mike L.
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Mythbusters did some pretty extensive testing and found the tailgate up created a pocket of air in the bed and thus air going over the cab rolls off versus going over the cab and swirling back to the back of the back glass of the cab.
Tailgate up. I drive 40 miles one way for work and tried 3 different methods, tailgate up, down, and off. Tailgate down I lost .5 to 1 mpg, off about .5.
I did this to double check mythbusters's testings and they're right on this one. Didn't believe it at first until I tried it
I did this to double check mythbusters's testings and they're right on this one. Didn't believe it at first until I tried it
Well not necessarily, the test never covered those they might be worse we dont know.
I had a tonneau on my last truck, gasser. Never noticed a difference in mileage but then it was already getting 20mpg before putting it on and it was rated at 18mpg.
x2 on 1mpg loss with tailgate down and it bangs hard on big pumps. Up is best.
This explains it better than i could
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/m...s-database/driving-tailgate-fuel-consumption/
This explains it better than i could
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/m...s-database/driving-tailgate-fuel-consumption/
as part of the tailgate club, i prefer you keep your gate down, Mike :roflmao:
I was wondering when the real tailgate experts would show up
I was wondering when the real tailgate experts would show up
You mean the guys that wear backless chaps?:roflmao:
Proper attire is key to workplace safety. Would be a shame to get rug burn on your knees. This guy is well prepared for a long day of service. Something tells me this fine gentleman spends a lot of time with his tailgate wide open.
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*"Hmm, haven't checked DD in a while.. Lets see whats new."*
This is the first thread I clicked..scroll down about 16 posts and.... :rubeyes:
"Oh... Oh okay were looking at dude ass here now" :laugh: :roflmao: :rofl:
i told you to NOT send that damn picture out!!!
i was drunk...... lonely...... and mike started whispering to me like he does to his sheep. hes a god damn hypnotist i tell you
Maybe you would visit DD more often if I post more pictures like this? HMMMM.:cool2: