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[article] 5 Real DIY Aerodynamic Mods Detroit Can Add for MPGs in '09

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[article] 5 Real DIY Aerodynamic Mods Detroit Can Add for MPGs in '09

Check it out at pop mech: Car Aerodynamics to Improve Fuel Economy - Hypermiling Tips for Fuel Efficiency - Popular Mechanics

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You don't need a wind tunnel—or even a welding kit, really—to know which way the wheels go. PM's guest hypermiler tracks down five average joes whose simple, cheap DIY car adjustments are maxing out fuel efficiency—and could inspire the world's top automakers.

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