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Old 01-03-2007, 09:43 AM
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Default Re: Light colored car = better gas mileage

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Originally Posted by tnsig View Post
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
Oh ya milage, forgot about the original question, well yes light colored cars cause the brain to think tippy toe thru the tulips without stepping on them lol, dark color heavy foot.!!!!! = bad milage

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