Regarding Gas Millage?

Apr 14, 2005 5 Replies

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Lee Aanderud

It doesn't matter. If you don't believe me put something in the back and drive at highway speed during a rain storm... as long as you keep moving the bed stays dry because of an air bubble that forms from air flowing over the top of the truck.

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I have the 2005 tacoma V-6, My 1st truck in years, Here's the question. Do you get better gas millage with the tailgate down(off) or with it up? Thanks for any input or thought.


It doesn't matter. If you don't believe me put something in the back and drive at highway speed during a rain storm... as long as you keep moving the bed stays dry because of an air bubble that forms from air flowing over the top of the truck.

Tailgate up and here's why:

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Great information Thanks. : o )

Tailgate up for safety reasons as well!!!!!!!

At 2.60 a gal. I wasnt thinking of safety, But Thanks

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