Tip: Save weight, save fuel

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Save weight, save fuel

Don't leave heavy items you don't need in your car's trunk or truck bed. Put away tools, golf clubs, skis, whatever and watch your mileage go up. I noticed my car lost 2-3mpg when fully loaded on a long car trip, and returned to normal when emptied.
by mathowie on July 31 2008

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