Those extra pounds lower gas mileage
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Posted: 10/17/2012
Being overweight isn’t just bad for your health; it’s also not great for your car.
A new study says that our yearly fuel consumption is going up, partly because of obesity problems.
According to the US Energy Department, an extra 100 pounds in your car could reduce your miles per gallon by up to 2%.
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