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Suddenly, my fuel mileage is lousy. Anyone else?

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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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Re:Suddenly, my fuel mileage is lousy. Anyone else?

I'm in the same boat as all the rest the combo of denser air and winter blend. I also think the cold engine plays some part as in thicker oil on start up and what about the transfer case and tranny oil. I get about 14 mpg now down a couple from august.
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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Re:Suddenly, my fuel mileage is lousy. Anyone else?

My mileage has been off for a long time-the temp. gauge was running what looked to be 170-180, put in a 190 degree thermostat and the mileage came back up. The gauge touches 190 now.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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Re:Suddenly, my fuel mileage is lousy. Anyone else?

[quote author=CanuckCTD link=board=5;threadid=6755;start=30#msg227569 date=1072067169]
Is this TPS reset something I should try or does anybody else have any suggestions??

Thanks,
A Newbie trying to learn as much as he can
[/quote]Canuck, I think you're confusing the function of the tps on your 12 valve with a 24. On a 12 the tps only controls auto transmission shifting, not engine operation.
Check out this link http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/trouble...2v_trouble.htm for places to check if you're getting poor mpgs year round.
Scroll down to Low power and/or poor fuel economy
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