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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
This notion seems to come up frequently, and I want to make sure it's not misinterpreted.
Aero mods on their own aren't less effective in cold weather.
But the overall efficiency of the truck as a collection of systems is reduced in cold weather.
So if one were to methodologically test a particular aero mod in cold vs. warm weather (A-B-A as controlled as possible on the road, or in a lab), you would see a similar result in both temperature scenarios.
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Darin,
In a post you put up on metrompg.com back in 2005, you discuss reasons why fuel efficiency tanks in cold weather. Your reason number 9 sums up much better what I meant to say in the qoute of mine you refer to in the quote of yours I refer to now.
Here is the link to the metrompg.com post.
9 reasons why your winter fuel economy bites! - MetroMPG.com
This may be a good topic to discuss in a new thread, like the one you made for me on the open truck bed vs. conventional camper shells. The topic does relate to Chaz's thread but I do not wish to hijack his thread with discussion on another topic.
Thanks,
Bondo