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24 maj 2021 · The answer is yes. Unless you got on the trend just to seem cool, installing a Tonneau cover will help reduce fuel consumption. There are a ton of studies out there, including an episode of the...
13 kwi 2022 · I’ve always believed that I would get better mileage with the tail gate down, giving the air flowing over the cab a smooth exit rather that a turbulent “dam” with the tailgate up. However, my truck is a Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4, with a Cummins Diesel Engine and with all that torque, I’ve experienced little lowered mileage with a load.
28 maj 2013 · There's been a long debate over fuel economy performance when a pickup truck's tailgate is up or down. Most truck owners agree that when the tailgate is down, it provides better airflow over the cab and reduces drag in the bed.
18 mar 2012 · The best answer to improving a pickup’s fuel economy is to leave the tailgate up and cover the bed with a tonneau cover—a hard one works better than a soft version. But both contribute significantly to overall fuel economy. “Tonneau covers on pickup boxes do reduce aerodynamic drag,” says Williams.
23 paź 2019 · Trucks generally don't get the best gas mileage. So can keeping your tailgate down reduce drag and improve your fuel-efficiency?
8 sie 2019 · No. in fact, the aero analysis shows that the drag force is 19% higher at highway speeds with the tailgate removed. This is directly proportional to your fuel economy, which means that if our F150 normally gets 18.5mpg, we would get 15.5mpg on the highway if our tailgate was down. Ouch.
20 cze 2022 · Will I get better gas mileage with my pickup truck tailgate up or down? When I try to find the answer, I get mixed messages.
