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Old 01-03-2007, 08:57 AM
tnsig tnsig is offline
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Default Re: Light colored car = better gas mileage

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Originally Posted by skywagon View Post
I find when I get in the car after it has sat in the heat, open the rear windows 1/4 way down and it cools down faster than the sun roof.

LOL (I wish we had a laughing icon) Now that we've figured out how to cool down the car LOL. What do you all think about the question at hand. Do you all think a lighter colored car will get better gas mileage because the car might not have to work as hard to cool it down and keep in cool (in the cabin area)?

Personally I believe the amount of MPG you may lose by having a darker colored car is immaterial. I just thought I'd throw the question/thought out there to see what everyone thought

Last edited by tnsig : 01-03-2007 at 09:00 AM.
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