i get 20 and 17, too. but i have a 3.9, go figure.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mag318Racr@aol.com [SMTP:Mag318Racr@aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 1999 1:59 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Gas Mileage poll. What do you guys get? (15.8
> here)
>
> I had a Covercraft fabric cover on mine. After over 3.5 years of good use,
> it
> finally gave out a couple weeks ago. Anyway I've only ran a couple tanks
> through since and I am down about 1mpg without it. My driving style is
> pretty
> consistant (hard) and I even notice the drag of the tailgate now. I was
> getting right at 20 hwy and 17 in what I call the city but most of the
> roads
> here are 45 zones and few lights.
>
> Kelly '96 SLT CC 5.2
> Leach headers, 3" single pipe, 13" MP open element, MP SEBC
>
>
> I am surprised to hear that no MPG gains are realized with the tonneua
> covers.
> I do see slight Mpg's increase when I drive long distances with my
> tailgate
> down.
> I would think not having the wind brake either by dropping the tail gate
> or
> a cover should
> increase MPG. I was planning to buy one for the security of items in the
> bed
> and better
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