24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain Discuss the 24 Valve engine and drivetrain here. No non-drivetrain discussions please. NO HIGH PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION!

fuel mileage

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 6, 2003 | 11:25 AM
  #16  
vorski's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Everett, WA
Re:fuel mileage

Driving 60% highway I get 18 mpg if I drive 65. Driving 75 it goes around 17 mpg. The EZ and Megacannon really helped.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2003 | 09:48 PM
  #17  
dingo's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: san diego ca
Re:fuel mileage

Ive got a question. Ive have a 99 sb 4x4 quadcab and on cruise control going about 65 it will get about 15-17. thats pulling nothing and not gunning it either. Is this normal??? ive had the truck for less thana week. it runs great no hesitation very strong. Oh ya forgot to mention its on 35's mkaybe this makes a difference??? no guages yet.. want to put them on soon, does this void warranty/ dingo
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2003 | 05:55 AM
  #18  
Shovelhead's Avatar
Administrator / Scooter Bum
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,086
Likes: 49
From: Central VA
Re:fuel mileage

Dingo, the guages won't void your warranty(and could prevent a costly repair) unless your dealer is VERY ****.
The fuel milage you're getting is about right for un-modified and big tires. It takes more power to turn those big meats.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2003 | 06:50 AM
  #19  
Dodgezilla's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 8,803
Likes: 0
From: Northern Virginia
Re:fuel mileage

I'm getting 14 right now everytime I fill up. I get 12mph pulling my 30' enclosed car trailer. In the summer I usually got around 17 city/highway combined. I want to check my highway mileage at 69-70 mph but my right foot just won't let me do less than 75!! ;D I think 18 is the best I've had yet with just highway miles....What more can you expect with a 7500lb truck??
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2003 | 11:55 AM
  #20  
BFC's Avatar
BFC
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: DFW, TX
Re:fuel mileage

Get 15's regularly and 16/17 if I don't drive like I stole it............I never get 17 About 60% Hwy and 40% city.<br><br>Glenn
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2003 | 04:00 AM
  #21  
AKDSLDOG's Avatar
Chapter President
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 322
Likes: 1
From: Wasilla, Alaska
Re:fuel mileage

I commute five days a week 115miles a day. I get 18-19 miles per gallon, and I am doing 70-75 mph. I tried droping speed down to 65mph (1950rpm's) and got 21mpg. I also run &quot;stanidine&quot; fuel suplement on every tank summer or winter, seems to help!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zack birge
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
20
Jul 11, 2008 10:29 AM
slowstang232
General Diesel Discussion
38
Mar 31, 2008 08:23 AM
snowmanx
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
6
Nov 9, 2007 05:34 PM
Kman9090
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
1
Sep 19, 2006 11:25 AM
TxDiesel007
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
17
Jan 17, 2006 02:54 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:45 AM.