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Old 05-16-2019, 11:48 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I assume you have LT tires that are rated 51psi--that's cold pressure, not max hot pressure.

Passing air through a radiator creates lots of drag; the less air you let through and send around the car body instead, the lower the drag and better the fuel economy. It isn't just about letting the engine warm up faster, although that is a benefit too.
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