MPG - Rear Spoiler

[NCCamry95]

CNN did a report about improving MPGs and suggested that along with removing excess weight and roof racks that removing rear wings/spoilers would improve your gas mileage.
I have the OEM spoiler on my auto and was really wondering how much, if any, drag or mileage loss it was causing.
Thanks RB

[WhiteRabbit]

my guess, not much

[360glitch]

I'm as concerned about MPG as everyone else but I probably wouldn't take off my spoiler for an extra 5mpg...

[xet]

I doubt it is anywhere close to 5mpg unless you are traveling at really fast speeds. I wouldn't be willing to remove mine, the improve look > miniscule amounts of gas savings

[96GoldCam]

Doubt its even close to 2 MPG you would lose.

[geoff5093]

Originally Posted by 360glitch

I'm as concerned about MPG as everyone else but I probably wouldn't take off my spoiler for an extra 5mpg...

If there is a difference, im sure its no more then 1-2mpg.

[ASG14]

Less then 1mpg.

[RedPhoenix]

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[360glitch]

Originally Posted by geoff5093

If there is a difference, im sure its no more then 1-2mpg.

Yeah I knew it was nowhere near 5mpg I was just trying to express how much I like the spoiler being there.

[bigbird]

wouldnt be worth it. the camry oem spoiler doesnt even produce any down force which would be the only thing that would cause u to loose gas milage, unless the spoiler was like a 6" pannel sticking off the trunk. ive seen the same claim discussed in a magazine like 4 years ago and it was proven wrong in 90% of all cars with spoilers.

[MIC0417]

On top of no downforce being created it weighs next to nothing when you compare it with your bookbag, spare tire, yourself, passengers, etc.

[mazdaverx7]

not worth your time to remove the spoiler. it really doesnt way much and the drag it may cause is very minimal.

[RedPhoenix]

spoiler > no spoiler


no spoiler looks bald lol

[NCCamry95]

Well, I think that TN members know more about our autos that a CNN reporter..... The spoiler stays. Thank for the info.
RB