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Keep the Tailgate Up

Believe it or not, lowering the tailgate creates turbulence, which makes for more wind drag, and that makes your truck less fuel efficient at highway speeds. By leaving the tailgate up, you create a smooth bubble of air in the bed. Air coming over the cab of the truck sees this as a cover -- and passes over it, thus improving fuel efficiency.

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