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MPG Drop with Towing Mirrors?

Old Jul 13, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Default MPG Drop with Towing Mirrors?

I am looking at the flip-out style towing mirrors for my '08 Ram. I have stock power/heated mirrors right now. Have any of you guys that added the tow mirrors noticed any drop in MPG? I can't imagine they would have a drastic effect...
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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I added them. They are too small to notice any affect. They do stick out more so you have to be careful going through drive thrus.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Wtf!!!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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I lost at least 2mpg when I added them. Almost bad enough to take em off! When they are up its more like 3mpg.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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They'll add drag, for sure. Might even push the truck backward in a head-wind.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt99
I lost at least 2mpg when I added them. Almost bad enough to take em off! When they are up its more like 3mpg.
Hey Matt when did you get a new grill???????????????
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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I have them..and like matt said lost 2 mpg's, but added a MOOGEN sticker and gained 5 mpg!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeHTally
They'll add drag, for sure. Might even push the truck backward in a head-wind.
classic
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cjs4444
Hey Matt when did you get a new grill???????????????
+1 on that, new sig pic is looking damn fine there!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by luckydt
I have them..and like matt said lost 2 mpg's, but added a MOOGEN sticker and gained 5 mpg!
Your so not right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But damn funny..........
 
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