Remove Excess Weight from Your Trunk

The Problem

Your trunk has: golf clubs, tools, boxes from last month, sports equipment, and random stuff. 200+ lbs of dead weight.

The Hack

Remove everything from your trunk that isn't needed for this trip. Emergency kit stays. Everything else goes back in the garage.

Why It Works

Extra weight requires extra energy to accelerate and maintain speed. For every 100 lbs removed, fuel economy improves 1-2%. A 200 lb cleanout saves $50-100/year in fuel.

Pro Tips

• Common culprits: sports equipment, tools, bags of salt/soil, boxes
• Emergency kit and jumper cables stay — everything else goes
• Remove roof racks and cargo carriers when not in use — they add drag
• 200 lbs removed = 2-4% MPG improvement