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Old 10-18-2009, 10:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Mythbusters "tests" efficiency of dimples vs. smooth, and clean vs. muddy car
Admin note: 2 threads were started on this topic. The other one is here: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...les-10718.html

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I don't watch the show regularly, but this one might be worth tuning in for the entertainment factor.

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Discovery Channel :: TV Listings :: MythBusters

Oct 21, 9:00 pm

Adam and Jamie get down and dirty with the myth that a muddy motorcar gets better gas mileage than it's clean cousin.
Also.. don't they have it backward? Isn't the common myth that the clean car gets better mileage?

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