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V50 roof rail noise question?

posted by  KlausC on  Wed Jan 12 14:57 CST 2011
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Rails don't make much noise, if any, and they do not reduce MPG. What is noisy is the cross bars/load bars. Those should remain in the garage when not in use because they do cause a drag on the car. No deflector will make a major difference in MPG.

I loose about 5 mpg on the Interstate with footed cross bars and a Volvo small box (black) on top with my 1998 V70.

Klaus


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New V50 roof rail noise question?
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