Myth Busters recently tested to see if a dirty car is more fuel efficient than a clean one because of the golf ball-like dimpling effect of the dirt. It turns out a dirty car doesn’t make a difference in your fuel economy. So Adam and Jamie took to experiment one step further and added actual golf ball-like dimples would improve its fuel efficiency. The theory is that, like a golf ball, the dimples would reduce the car’s drag through the air, thus allowing it to travel the same distance at the same speed using less fuel. It turns out fuel economy was improved by over 29 mpg.
To read more about how this experiment was conducted and watch the experiment video see this Autoblog article.
While OdoClub can’t improve your fuel economy, members can save money each month without adding golf ball-like dimples to their vehicle. OdoClub members earn rewards each month for every mile they drive. Rewards can be redeemed at participating dealerships for discounts on goods and services.
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