How much does it cost to drive with a Thule carrier on top of your car? - VOTD 

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They are nice

Some reports complain about the rails.

I'm not a Volvo owner, so I don't follow them much. But from what I know about aerodynamics it would be best if there was no air gap between the roof and the carrier. Whether this is done by mounting it directly to the roof or by using flashing and gaskets should not matter. So if the manufacturer doesn't recommend direct mounting, just find something to cover the gap without creating a pocket.

Strapping the carrier to the top of the vehicle would cause more damage to the car than drag ever would cost you.

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I have no idea. RIP

Wow!

Thats amazing. I'll think twice about speeding up a few miles oer hour!

Not surprised, its all about the RPM

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+Mo5005 I just tested it about a month ago. 155 - 163.

Those read blocks are manufactured to last 1 million miles. You may have a fuel pressure problem.

I get as high as 34 mpg with my daughter's S70 GLT turbo. I need to do a mpg video.

Another thing to look at are your tires. Check the inflation pressure. Lower pressure gives a more comfortable ride but lowers fuel economy. Some tires have more rolling resistance and cause lower fuel economy but they usually provide better traction for cornering and braking; "sticky tires". Toyota Prius and other hybrids come with special tires with a harder compound and lower rolling resistance to maximize fuel economy. Low profile tires on larger rims can reduce the wheels rotational inertia and that can also increase fuel economy. My XC 70 gets about 25.6 mpg on the highway with Michellin Premier LTX tires which is about 0.8 mpg higher than the original Pirelli Scorpion tires. Also, check you wheel alignment. Even a slight misalignment creates drag. Check that your brake pad aren't dragging on the rotors.

Looks like a Volvo wagon....

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I never had Pegs, they are Titans. I put them on my 740 trying to find a high speed shimmy.

They are very aerodynamic.

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Bad cable.