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Old 11-30-2013, 09:38 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Volt, gas only - '12 Chevrolet Volt Premium
90 day: 38.02 mpg (US)

Volt, electric only - '12 Chevrolet Volt Premium
90 day: 132.26 mpg (US)

Yukon Denali Hybrid - '12 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid
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Originally Posted by dmafanp View Post
It is an aftermarket grill, but it comes stock in the hybrid jettas I got the grill on e bay 125$ cdn it has improved my mpg about 3-4% just by adding the upper grill . Getting a black car was a must the black hood keeps the engine hotter longer in the winter
Have you tested this? Black is a good absorber but also a good radiator. White absorbs less energy but radiates less as well.

This is why factory radiators are coated in black for more heat exchange.
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