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Subject:Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
From:jimt
Date:Sat, 3 Sep 2005 09:22:55 -0600

Proven in testing..
Close windows and run the air conditioner on the highway. Aerodynamic losses
from open windows create more drag then the AC uses.

Open the windows in town traffic.  The AC uses more power from the engine
than any losses from aerodynamic drag.  (open windows have very little drag
effect in normal town driving speeds.)

Of course there always is the small problems with in town traffic at a
standstill and radiated 120F heat and the exhaust from the big truck/SUV
next to you and in front and behind.

jimt

On 9/2/05 6:56 PM, "Wil Haslup" <wil@CHARMFX.COM> wrote:

> - check your tire pressure, check your alignment, close the windows and
> run the air if you have to or leave it off if you can stand it.