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Old 03-22-2008, 03:41 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by Chris D. View Post
I'm itchin to get my FE up because I cant seem to break away from 29.5mpg lately..
The fastest way to make the biggest gain in highway MPG on your truck is an aero shell like Phil's (aerohead's) or Brett's (bondo's). A tonneau will help, but probably offer a fraction of the benefits of the full, proper aerodynamic shape.

And as Brett has shown, it doesn't have to hinder access to the bed, when needed.

But I don't want to discourage you: if the full aeroshell is not in the cards financially, then by all means start with the custom budget tonneau! I have a feeling you'll be thinking more and more about the full aeroshell before the end of the summer
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