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Old 05-24-2008, 10:44 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by kompressor View Post
also one more question for now is there any formula or rule of thumb for overall weight reduction vs gas mileage savings.
EPA says "up to" 2% for every 100 lbs:

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An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml

Unfortunately, it's not qualified, so not terribly useful.
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