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Absoultly not. This is a myth that seems to make sense, and one you would think would actually work, but it does not. Lowering the tail gate will actually use more fuel.Every test that has been conducted concering this myth, alawys shows the same. Keep your tailgate up.
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If the back door of a pickup truck is called a tailgate then what is its equivalent on a big rig truck?
its called a tailgate(:
How do you replace Mercedes tailgate?
merdedes make a pickup truck?
Does a tourneau cover on a pickup truck increase gas mileage?
yes, a tonneau cove helps a little, it decreases the amount of wind drag on your tailgate, but so does taking the tailgate off or just putting it down if youre going on a long trip The previous answer given is technically incorrect. Usually tailgate down you increase the drag on a truck and will get worse mileage. A cover will actually improve you mileage a little but the weight of the cover may negate a portion of this. There are several studies cited online for this. Most places that talk about lowering the gate aren't basing it on science but on what they think is logical. Aerodynamics isn't about logic, it is a very complex science. Mythbusters actually tested this out, do a search on it.
How can you open a stuck 1988 Dodge Ram pickup truck tailgate?
I once had a 1987 that had the same problem! On the inside of the tailgate, at the top ends, there should be a small lever. You can flip them one at a time and it will un latch the tailgate!
How do you fix a stuck tailgate on a 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max pickup truck?
when my 89 mighty max did this I had to push the tailgate in while I opened the handle. Once open adjust or graphite the connections
Can you sit in the tailgate of a pickup truck?
It depends on the situation. If the vehicle is not moving, you are allowed to sit on the tailgate. If the vehicle is moving, you are not allowed as it is a moving violation since passengers cannot ride on the exterior of any vehicle.
What is the fuel efficiency of pickup trucks?
Covering the truckbed of a pickup truck has been shown to increase the aerodynamics of the truck. Thus with the bed covered you will have better fuel efficiency.
A pickup truck that sold four 18722 dollars sells for 32270 dollars what is the percent increase?
The increase is 72.364%.
Is it legal to drive in Illinois with truck tailgate down?
yes it is legal to drive your truck in Texas with the tailgate down.
What is an opinion about trucks?
a pickup and a truck are the same thing hence the term pickup truck a pickup can be a truck but a truck doesn't have to be a pickup.
How do you open the tailgate on a 1995 Chevy pickup Tailgate handle broke and I have a cover over the bed of the truck I don't have access to the inside rear of the tailgate because of the cover?
If you look where the handle goes you will see 2 rods. Just squezz them together. Are use a screewdriver to pry them towards each other.
Can you get a Ticket for driving around without a tailgate on your pickup truck?
I live in Mississippi and have a net across the rear of my bed and have taken my tailgate off... less weight to haul! Never had a problem! Been through random roadblocks and routine traffic stops... No Problemo!
