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Active Deal🪙 r/frugalFrugal Living1d ago

I don't know who needs to know this, but if you have add-on roof racks, they are probably lowering your gas mileage.

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Gas prices are crazy right now. I hope this can help someone who forgot about taking off those add-on roof racks or removable cross-bars. They cause additional drag, which lowers your fuel efficiency, maybe by as much as 15%. I see a lot of vehicles with the add-on cross bars, with no rooftop cargo,
PostedSunday, March 15, 2026
ArchivedSunday, March 15, 2026
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CategoryFrugal Living

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