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Old 04-29-2008, 09:12 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Arminius View Post
Here's an article on this topic. Halfway down they mention Consumer Report's extensive testing on the issue.

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/auto/20050804a1.asp
Interesting link, but the red flag went up on the "GasBuddy" guy's quote:

Quote:
Drive at speeds over 55 mph with windows down and you'll decrease fuel economy by up to 20 percent or greater."
20% sounds exaggerated.
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