From the day I drove my truck off the lot I have been getting an average of 14.5 mpg. Then several days ago I decided to take the silencer ring out of the turbo. Today I checked my mileage and I am now getting 15.5 mpg. Is this just coincidence or by taking the ring out have anything to do with the increase in mileage. I now have about 10,200 miles on her now.

 

The ring has absolutely nothing to do with mileage. If anything, it will hurt your mileage cause you are hitting the throttle more just so you can hear that turbo sing. ;D Your probably getting better mileage cause your engine is getting broken in. The more miles you get, the better the mileage will get.

 

I took mine out last week and can't tell any difference on mileage OR sound.

 

Put a K&N filter in it and listen to it sing!!

 

i have my ring out to with a k&n filter and its not all that loud only time u hear it is when u stomp on it but its still not very loud!! changed fuel filter was getting 350 miles to a tank last tank i got 475 lots better!!! ;D

 

I read your good results about changing your fuel filter, and I went and got one. Having rarely had anything to do with diesels before this one, I am a little nervous about changing the filter due to being afraid I won't get all the air out of the fuel system...I don't want to screw anything up here.<br>Here I am, 10 or 20K worth of automotive tools, etc., but afraid to mess with a diesel. The manual I have is only so-so and doesn't make me feel at ease to deal with it.<br>Is there a web site anywhere???

 

Best informative one I've found is<br><br>http://dodgeram.org<br><br>Lota basic mechanical stuff like changing fuel and oil filters.<br>Basic modifying instructions.<br><br>Just click on the Diesel Engine link on the front page, then on your model year, even has part numbers for the various filters.<br><br>If you run into problems, just ask here, lotsa friendly folk ready and willing to help with any problems.<br><br>I was hesitant to do my first fuel filter change.<br>Almost had heart failure when it wouldn't start after 6-7 tries, but started right up on the 8th.<br><br><br>phox

 

[quote author=powerwagon440 link=board=4;threadid=14493;start=0#136457 date=1052480258]<br>i have my ring out to with a k&amp;n filter and its not all that loud only time u hear it is when u stomp on it but its still not very loud!! changed fuel filter was getting 350 miles to a tank last tank i got 475 lots better!!! ;D<br>[/quote]<br>Do you have 34gl fuel tank? Ugh I am getting anywheres from 600 miles to 725miles on a tank of fuel and usually have about 3-4 gls in the tank, I have a 99CTD/125000 miles on it. usually avg 22-24mpg. ;D

 

Just a heads up on running low on fuel. It has been said that you will get better/longer service from your lift pump if you never let your tank get below 1/2 full. Just one of the ways to make your LP last longer. Hope this helps.

 

Winter/Summer blend change?<br><br>Mine just increased also, but I've got other reasons for that 8).<br><br>Silencer ring won't do it.

 

powerwagon/dodgezilla,<br>how often do you pull your K&amp;N air filter out and clean it? i know the instructions say 50K miles but that seems too many between cleanning.<br><br>thanks,<br>david h

 

farmerd,<br><br>How about some more info on your truck? My '99 has 90K on it but I'm only getting around 450-475 between fillups (28-30gal). I have a 4x4/auto, mostly city driving. What kind of driving are you doing?<br>