Chevy 2500 HD Duramax Diesel
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MrPolaris
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When I was watching that myth busters episode, I could not help but wonder if it would also hurt your mileage to have a tono (sp?). based on what I saw on mythbusters i would say that the tono would act like the tail gate being open, coming off the cab and pushing down on the bed of hte truck as it passed over it. . . what are your guys thoughts on this
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I would think the only way to reduce drag, would be a shell equal to the hood in height.
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MrPolaris
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So leads me to wonder if it is worthwhile to get a tono cover or nothing at all? not that I want one, but just wondering. I was reading an ad the other day and they claimed it would help mileage by as much as 20%
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My dogs say hello. . .
Fire Marshall Dusty says, "if you are going to weld your gas tank, make sure it is half full and you have your friend do the welding!!!"
My dogs say hello. . .
Fire Marshall Dusty says, "if you are going to weld your gas tank, make sure it is half full and you have your friend do the welding!!!"
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BearCat
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Get the tonneau cover, better yet have the dealership throw it in on the deal. Whether you want one or not the day will come when your going to need/use it.(If you get one from GM usually they have some type of guarantee) As far as gas mileage, I dont know but you could just as well do some testing??
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If I had one...I'd never use it....for me...just one more thing to store.
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Mr. Miyagi
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Dusty..... Want great gas mileage read the above then get a minivan. lol...I would think the only way to reduce drag, would be a shell equal to the hood in height.
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
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Actually...the last 2 trips to the airport, I've been messing with the speed of my truck, in relation to gas mileage.
totally UNscientific just using the car's Avg MPG (which is dead on, when I reset and calculate by hand), but still interesting.
On flat I5...near airport..using cruise control.
80 MPH - 13.7 MPG
75 MPG - 14.6 MPG
70 MPG - 15.8 MPG
So...it's a BIG difference, to push that big thing 10 MPH faster. I think speed, will affect gas mileage, way more than any cover....]
that's 46 MORE miles per 22 gallon tank...by going 70 vs. 80.
Actually...the last 2 trips to the airport, I've been messing with the speed of my truck, in relation to gas mileage.
totally UNscientific just using the car's Avg MPG (which is dead on, when I reset and calculate by hand), but still interesting.
On flat I5...near airport..using cruise control.
80 MPH - 13.7 MPG
75 MPG - 14.6 MPG
70 MPG - 15.8 MPG
So...it's a BIG difference, to push that big thing 10 MPH faster. I think speed, will affect gas mileage, way more than any cover....]
that's 46 MORE miles per 22 gallon tank...by going 70 vs. 80.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Diesel rules for big trucks. 20 MPG easy...engine lasts 300K miles or more.
My cousin Jim yanks his bikes on a trailer...and his Duramax with the software upgrade...doesn't even downshift coming up to Tahoe.
My cousin Jim yanks his bikes on a trailer...and his Duramax with the software upgrade...doesn't even downshift coming up to Tahoe.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
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