I think somepone should do the math as regards the fuel savings effect of proper tire inflation nationwide. Then we can compare this with the increased availability of gasoline and the timing its entry to market from offshore areas that are currently off limits. BTW, isn't most of the resource off the east coast natural gas and not oil?
On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 9:23 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Donald Snook wrote: > > Perhaps he should also tell people to roll up their windows (that saves > fuel also) or have trucks put their tailgates down. > > > Putting the tailgate down is a bad idea, especially with a newer truck that > was > wind tunnel tested for efficiency with the gate up. The laminar flow > separates > at the back of the cab unless you install a fiberglass topper that > continues the > shape of the cab. With the tailgate shut, a bubble of air forms that does a > rough impersonation of the aforementioned bed topper. With the tailgate > down, > you get highly turbulent airflow through the bed. > > > Mitch. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
