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Old 10-17-2015, 09:04 PM   #10 (permalink)
JRMichler
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Originally Posted by whatmaycome14 View Post
Hey guys, just wanted to make sure my line of thinking was correct. By improving the aerodynamics of the vehicle to get better MPG, we should in theory be able to have a higher top speed as well, right?
Short answer: yes.
AND you improve acceleration at higher speeds.
AND you improve speed and acceleration when driving into a strong headwind.
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.

22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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