Caps(nice ones) usually improve fuel economy due to better overall
aerodynamic shape.
Dr. Pat
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>From: Mike Crumley <mcrumley@airmail.net>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: need a Tonneau cover
>Date: Thu, Jul 22, 1999, 5:12 PM
>
> At 11:51 AM 7/21/99 , you wrote:
>
>>Mike you just answered your question, because the bugs are ON the
>>windshield.
>
> Kinda hard to believe that *all* the bugs would hit the windshield with
> none left over to possibly get to the tailgate.
>
>>I just Added a Cap/Camper top to my DAK, which I was running without the
>>gate (reduce drag)
>>My MPG went up 1 MPG on the first tank. (reduced drag = better
>>performance.)
>
> Yes...but, increased weight (with the camper) = more work for the engine =
> poorer fuel mileage. You should really average out several dozen tankfulls
> to get a more accurate idea of fuel mileage.
>
> Mike Crumley 97 V6 Auto
> mail to: mcrumley@airmail.net
>
> The fact that no one understands you
> doesn't mean you're an artist.
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