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How to Remove Excess Weight From a Car

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By Halash
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Removing weight is an easy way to increase the fuel efficiency and performance of a motor vehicle. It is surprising how fast one can remove weight from a car. 100 pounds could easily be removed from a car without any structural or engine modifications.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • a car
  • a wrench
  • a hex wrench
  • pliers
  • socket wrench
  1. Step 1

    Remove any large, unnecessary items from the trunk, or back seat. If you don't intend for people to see your trunk, take cosmetic items like carpeting and plastic out, leaving a relatively bare trunk.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the spare wheel. Do this only if you are confident in the integrity of your tires, or you don't mind getting towed if you get a flat.

  3. Step 3

    If you have a hatchback, remove the back seats. This will significantly reduce weight. mind you, there is only 1 extra seat left if you do this. The seat back seats should be pretty easy to put in if you need it.

  4. Step 4

    pop the hood and take out any unnecessary plastic. Take out the engine cover, any extraneous plastic that does no good.

  5. Step 5

    For further weight reduction, take out the side passenger seat.

  6. Step 6

    There are many other things you can do to reduce weight but these involve the removal of cosmetic and structural parts and is not recommended.

  7. Step 7

    Enjoy your lighter, faster and more fuel efficient vehicle!

Tips & Warnings
  • Don't throw the parts that you took off your car if you plan on reselling it. These parts need to be put back on before you sell it to a reseller.
  • Don't remove the A/C
  • Don't make any structural changes.

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