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Question
My 2000 Astro van got 20mpg on the highway doing 80mph. I recently got a 2004 Astro van but it has AWD; 16mpg. It can't be that difficult to remove the front drive shaft to improve milage - but will its removal harm anything?
PS. I live in the desert southwest and would rarely benefit from AWD.
Hi Mike.... by removing the front shaft you may get a marginal inprovement... the reason for lower fuel mileage is the added rolling resistance that the truck has with the front drive assembly...i don't recommend removing the front drive shaft but you could try it...hope this helps...
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Robert Summers
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domestic auto/truck repair, auto body, painting. I currently own a large auto/truck/marine repair shop. 40 years certified 310S,310T,310B in ontario Canada
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40 years certified 310S,310T,310B ontario qualified, 7 years with GM have owned my own shop now for the past 27 years.was automotive marketing director for large auto parts supplier.
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CFIB (current) past member AARO and APAA.
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grade 12 plus 2 years college. many aftermarket training courses
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