Gained 3 mpg!!!! Good tips to share
08-18-2005, 09:56 PM
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Gained 3 mpg!!!! Good tips to share
Hey guys, I wanted to share how I gained 3 mpg with simple mods and needed maintenance. I was getting 14.4 mpg, now I'm getting 17.4 city.
First, My fuel pressure was low 11.5 idle, 8-9 cruising, 4-5 wide open. So, I replaced the lift pump. Now 15.5-16 idle, 13 cruising 9-10 wot.
Second, Installed new banjo bolt kit from Geno's on the fuel lines (Had to remove them anyway).
Third, I run 285/75/16 tires, the front air pressure had 51 lbs each, the back had 48 and 30lbs. I increased all the air pressure to 65lbs.
Fourth, I took out the air temp sensor and cleaned it with carb cleaner ( it wasn't real dirty) then re-installed.
WOW!!!! what a difference. The torque converter stays locked longer and has a lot more power!!!
I drove it a little over 60 miles city and highway combined and 3 mpg is the least gain. I think now I'm getting 19 mpg highway, need to confirm.
I'm waiting for my 4" turbo back exhaust from Warp Speed. I keep ya'll posted how it turns out.
First, My fuel pressure was low 11.5 idle, 8-9 cruising, 4-5 wide open. So, I replaced the lift pump. Now 15.5-16 idle, 13 cruising 9-10 wot.
Second, Installed new banjo bolt kit from Geno's on the fuel lines (Had to remove them anyway).
Third, I run 285/75/16 tires, the front air pressure had 51 lbs each, the back had 48 and 30lbs. I increased all the air pressure to 65lbs.
Fourth, I took out the air temp sensor and cleaned it with carb cleaner ( it wasn't real dirty) then re-installed.
WOW!!!! what a difference. The torque converter stays locked longer and has a lot more power!!!
I drove it a little over 60 miles city and highway combined and 3 mpg is the least gain. I think now I'm getting 19 mpg highway, need to confirm.
I'm waiting for my 4" turbo back exhaust from Warp Speed. I keep ya'll posted how it turns out.
08-18-2005, 10:23 PM
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It's located on the head, on the driver side near the firewall. Here's a good link. Just copy and paste it in the address bar.
http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/mt_2_fe...l_sys_comp.htm
http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/mt_2_fe...l_sys_comp.htm
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08-19-2005, 06:25 PM
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Here's my current tank with 278.8 miles on it!!
See my TDR post here:
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...62#post1286362
WHY DOESN'T THIS THING SUPPORT LINKED IMAGES!!! AAARGH!!!
See my TDR post here:
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...62#post1286362
WHY DOESN'T THIS THING SUPPORT LINKED IMAGES!!! AAARGH!!!
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Guys I'm still getting 17.1-17.4 city driving!!!! Also today, I pulled my New Holland Skid Steer weighing about 6200# plus trailer 1800==8,000 lbs, it still got 14 mpg!!!
Today, my 4" exhaust came in the mail from Warp Speed. I installed it less than 2 hours. Very Impressed!!! Very quick spool, reminds me of my 93 CTD straight piped with the dump truck sound. I don't know mpg data yet, I'll keep ya'll posted.
I'm very happy!!!
Today, my 4" exhaust came in the mail from Warp Speed. I installed it less than 2 hours. Very Impressed!!! Very quick spool, reminds me of my 93 CTD straight piped with the dump truck sound. I don't know mpg data yet, I'll keep ya'll posted.
I'm very happy!!!
