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Mar 5, 2005 | 07:40 AM

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Sgregory

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Where is the IAT on a 01 HO CTD. I havn't looked real hard but from the pictures describing it I found the MAP sensor.

FWIW I was getting 20+ mpg with mine. The worse I ever got was around 8 pulling a 33' sailboat (14,000 lbs) from Georgia to New Orleans doing 80-85 mph.

Mar 5, 2005 | 08:36 AM

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4RGSP

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What is the IAT Sensor?

Mar 5, 2005 | 08:52 AM

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Mopar1973man

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What is the IAT Sensor?

I ntake
A ir
T emperature

Sensor...

It tells the computer how warm/cold the air is entering the engine...

If you keep your tach under 2K (or 65 MPH) you will get better than 20+ MPG

Check out signature...

Mar 5, 2005 | 08:56 AM

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Geico266

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Originally posted by 4RGSP
I was heading west / north west which was bucking a 10 to 15 mph head wind the whole time. The truck is a dually and I also had the mirrors extended. I'm not sure the mirrors have anything to do with it but you never know.

Headwinds, using winter fuel, running 70+, I wouldn't think 15 mpg is not out of line.

Mar 5, 2005 | 04:14 PM

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screaminbanana

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Quote:

Originally posted by Mopar1973man
I ntake
A ir
T emperature

Sensor... It tells the computer how warm/cold the air is entering the engine...

If you keep your tach under 2K (or 65 MPH) you will get better than 20+ MPG

Check out signature...

Must have something wrong with mine then, I get 19.8 regular going under 65.

Mar 5, 2005 | 05:25 PM

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piperca

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I'm getting around 15mpg (average). Does that sound about right for 4:10's?

Mar 5, 2005 | 05:55 PM

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4RGSP

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OK, I learned another thing today. Now, for another lesson. Were is the Air Intake Sensor?

Mar 5, 2005 | 05:58 PM

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slim51015

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13-14 on long trips always towing, never ran empty on long trips dont know
what empty milege is.

Mar 5, 2005 | 07:00 PM

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doubledodge2003

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i get about 17.5 city 21 highway on my 2003 6 speed. bone stock

Mar 5, 2005 | 08:03 PM

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high country

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The IAT is located at the rear on the driver side of the head I think it is 22mm socket to get it

Mar 5, 2005 | 09:37 PM

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KennyL

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20MPG highway, 16-17 City. This is driving like an old lady on her way to church. Normal day to day 17 highway, 15 city. Awhile back I saw an article in some magazine that talked about wind drag. It also tested a Dodge 2nd gen truck. Best fuel milage was with a toneu cover, next was with tailgate down, then with tailgate off and in last place was with a cap. Mirrors make a differance,The mirrors on meant a loss off half of a percent of MPG.

Mar 5, 2005 | 10:26 PM

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rjordan

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i got 19.5 on a 700 mile round trip 90% highway, 10% city, cruise set on 78 the whole highway drive. overhead said 19.7, so its pretty close

Mar 5, 2005 | 10:55 PM

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hlram97

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Last summer drove to San Deigo from Vancouver Canada just over 21 mpg(us), 70mph, 2000 rpm and dropped to 20 mpg on the way home.
stock tranny at the time.