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Old 12-08-2011, 08:37 AM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by winkosmosis View Post
2WD instead of 4WD doesn't save gas. All the same drivetrain parts are spinning, except it's the road spinning them.
That is a nice theory, but in real world practice (on my truck) I can tell you that 4WD eats a very noticeable amount more of gas.

Off the top of my head, I lose about 3 mpg in 4WD.

When your are only getting 18 mpg hwy, and 13 mpg city this can add up quickly.

Lets say I average 15 mpg half/half, 12 mpg is way too low for me.
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