I REMOVED THE AIRDAM and...... | Chevy Colorado & GMC …
Jan 2, 2020 · The dam helps create an area of air pressure in front that the majority of air slips around. You're seeing that pressure wave when the beads of water don't blow off the hood at 60mph. The air is going up and over the vehicle.
To those who have removed their front (lower) air dam:
Jan 8, 2025 · There is no real downforce here. The truck sits too high for downforce. The air dam just keeps the air off the suspension parts for a small gain in mpg. At higher speeds the truck has more drag and it can feel a little different. The air hitting the suspension is pure drag. To get low pressure you need to better seal the car to the ground.
[HOW TO] Remove the Air Dam on a 2015-2020 Chevy Colorado (Easy, No ...
Apr 12, 2017 · This video shows you how to remove the air dam on a 2015-2020Chevy Colorado. You do not need to remove the entire front fascia or cut anything. This is 100% ...
Colorado / Canyon Front Air Damn | Why You Should Keep It On
Jun 16, 2022 · I removed the air dam after 2mos of ownership when I installed the skid plate. With no air dam and a skid plate my trans temps increased by a whole 0 degrees. My mileage maybe decreased by 1 or 2mpg when driving into a direct headwind.
Air Damn Removal - Change in MPG? | Chevy Colorado & GMC …
Oct 24, 2023 · Mine came with no air dam because I have a skid plate. Removed and did not even bother worrying about a change in MPG. If you want the truck to look better remove it, if you are worried about any decrease in MPG drive a little slower. I didn't see a difference in MPG's on my '22, so I would venture to say you should be fine.
Just removed air dam and I have a question : r/chevycolorado - Reddit
2 passengers, around 1000 lb payload total including human weight. Ended up with 9L/100 km (26 mpg) vs estimated 9.6L/100 km (24.5 mpg) for the 3.6L v6. Negligible difference, better mileage than estimated but too many factors to really consider. I removed mine a few months back and saw exactly a -0.01 drop in mpg efficiency lol.
Air Dam Removal Concerns : r/chevycolorado - Reddit
Jul 18, 2019 · Chevy says the air dam helps with cooling by creating a low-pressure area under the truck. Shouldn't be an issue unless you're pulling a max load in 100 degree weather. I have a ZR2, never had an air dam, and no issue with cooling.
2023 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss Looks Better Without Air Dam - GM Authority
May 18, 2023 · As expected, the Colorado Trail Boss looks quite a bit better without the air dam attached, a mod that appears to underline the off-roader’s trail-ready attitude with even more visual height....
Chevy Colorado Air Dam Removal - Auto Parts Express
Many Chevy Colorado owners are opting to remove their lower valance, AKA air dam, for a sleeker look. According to these before and after pics, the removed air dam does give the truck a meaner appearance. Stan Ludlow, GM Program Manager, said that while the air dam is there for fuel economy, it can be taken off for off-roading. The air dam ...
Air Dam Discussion | Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon
Jul 6, 2023 · I drove for about a thousand miles with my air dam and a few without it prior to my lift to compare. In town, I noticed absolutely no change in MPG’s with/without the air dam. On the interstate (55mph+), I noticed about a 1 MPG drop on …
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