Anything to improve the airflow will improve the mileage to some extent. So, yes, a mesh tailgate will impede the air flow less and improve the mileage. Of course, you may not see much of a difference around town, but you just might on the highway.
Using a mesh tailgate or with the solid tailgate down is a myth. It will not improve fuel economy. Leave the tailgate up. That is the best way to improve fuel economy. I know this sounds odd since you would think with the tailgate up you would induce more air resistance. I tried it with the gate up and down. Fuel economy does improve for about 10 miles per tank full.
Anything to improve the airflow will improve the mileage to some extent. So, yes, a mesh tailgate will impede the air flow less and improve the mileage. Of course, you may not see much of a difference around town, but you just might on the highway.
Using a mesh tailgate or with the solid tailgate down is a myth. It will not improve fuel economy. Leave the tailgate up. That is the best way to improve fuel economy. I know this sounds odd since you would think with the tailgate up you would induce more air resistance. I tried it with the gate up and down. Fuel economy does improve for about 10 miles per tank full.
No, does not help.
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