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skambete · 05-31-2008, 03:55 AM

I drive a 2001 Toyota Tundra which gets about 15/18 mpg city/highway. Not the greatest at all. But, back when gas was a $1.80/gallon, it wasn't a big deal. Now that it costs about 85 bucks to fill up the tank, it matters.

Any thoughts as to whether I can get better fuel efficiency by leaving a truck cap on (where it's more aerodynamic because wind doesn't get caught on tailgate)) or if I can get better fuel efficiency with the cap off (but the liftgate up) - the cap weighs a couple of hundred pounds I think.

05-31-2008, 03:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
skambete Upright	Better fuel efficiency on a pickup truck - take the cap off? or leave it on? I drive a 2001 Toyota Tundra which gets about 15/18 mpg city/highway. Not the greatest at all. But, back when gas was a $1.80/gallon, it wasn't a big deal. Now that it costs about 85 bucks to fill up the tank, it matters. Any thoughts as to whether I can get better fuel efficiency by leaving a truck cap on (where it's more aerodynamic because wind doesn't get caught on tailgate)) or if I can get better fuel efficiency with the cap off (but the liftgate up) - the cap weighs a couple of hundred pounds I think.