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Old 11-26-2012, 01:57 AM
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hypermiling in a blazer...i'm not so sure. I think every mod i've done has defeated the purpose of getting better MPG(except for gears in the axles). more weight, more drag, aggressive driving.... I'll take the car i guess
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 01:42 AM
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I have found 65mph much better than 75mph in terms of gas mileage. I get about 20-21mpg at 75 vs 23 at 65!
 
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lol making sure you have a latched hood can help with a possible drag problem lol
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 247monster
lol making sure you have a latched hood can help with a possible drag problem lol
visibility could be diminished slightly as well.
 
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Old 11-30-2012, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Diaita
visibility could be diminished slightly as well.
and i think that excessive braking will come into play also lol
 
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Narrow, smooth tires...nothing has cost me more MPG than fat AT tires. The stock-width Firestone Destination ("all-season") tires on my BlaZeR2 knocked off 2 mpg. BFG AT's (stock width) are slightly worse.
 
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Old 11-30-2012, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by aa21830
Narrow, smooth tires...nothing has cost me more MPG than fat AT tires. The stock-width Firestone Destination ("all-season") tires on my BlaZeR2 knocked off 2 mpg. BFG AT's (stock width) are slightly worse.
i feel your pain!
 
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