ChrisM
06-12-2006, 05:08 AM
I am considering purchasing a bug deflector and am curious as to the difference in gas mileage with and without the bug deflector mounted. I know before someone mentions it that I shouldn't be worried about gas mileage since I knew I bought a $30k truck and knew it would only get 21 mpg on the freeway but I am. I am enjoying about 23.5 mpg on the freeway right now and don't want to "undo" the extra little bit of mileage I am getting now.
Has anyone actually done a before vs. after comparison? If you have, please list the brand of deflector you have and how well does it actually deflect bugs. I would hate to purchase an accessory that actually didn't deflect bugs and make me lose 3 or 4 mpg. If you could post a pic of your specific deflector on the Ridge, it would be helpful as well.
Thanks.
Has anyone actually done a before vs. after comparison? If you have, please list the brand of deflector you have and how well does it actually deflect bugs. I would hate to purchase an accessory that actually didn't deflect bugs and make me lose 3 or 4 mpg. If you could post a pic of your specific deflector on the Ridge, it would be helpful as well.
Thanks.