3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007 5.9 liter Engine and drivetrain discussion only. PLEASE, NO HIGH PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION!

Crappy mileage!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:52 AM
  #1  
Mojoluv's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
Crappy mileage!

I have an 05 qc 2500 4x4 with automatic. The truck was averaging around 20 on the interstate and 15-16 around town. I put an Edge Juice with Attitude box on it and the mileage has went to crap. Been averaging between 10-11mpg no matter what the driving condition or setting on the box. Any suggestions? My tires are 315/70/17's.
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:44 AM
  #2  
dozer12216's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,738
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina or Kentucky. Take your pick
I beleive you are enjoying the power. More power does not equal same fuel milage. SORRRRRYYYY!!!!!!!!!
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:22 PM
  #3  
rockcrawler304's Avatar
Advocate of getting the ban button used on him...
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,082
Likes: 9
From: Live Oak Texas
+1

Also are you doing the mileage correction for the larger tires?
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:03 PM
  #4  
S/P G671's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
take the EDGE out and try it........
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:32 PM
  #5  
Lost Lake's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,694
Likes: 6
From: Lost Lake, Wis
Getting 22 average with my Smarty Jr!!! I can actually get more than 24 when I baby it!!! More power DOES equal better mileage!!!
Reply
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:25 PM
  #6  
roger/dodger's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: Tucson Az.
What other mods do you have that you are getting 22 - 24 mpg? I have a 06 with a Smarty Jr. and it has never seen better than 15 mpg on the on road at 60 mph. You going by the over head or hand calc?
Reply
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:45 AM
  #7  
snoyes's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,527
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Or is your truck a 2x4, is that a overall average, or the best you have gotten out of one tank. I see alot of unverified numbers, speedos are off, people using the overhead, etc. I'm getting an average of 15-16 MPG...
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 03:36 AM
  #8  
mostly stock's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
my mpg has taken a dump the last few tanks also.

i know the overhead is not accurate, but i have been reading 11-12mpg the last few tank. that is with a quad xzt, stock and the mileage max

what gives?
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 04:09 AM
  #9  
BigBegum69's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Tx
mine has steadily been going down... I think my stock tranny and converter are getting tired...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ted_pulliam
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
5
Nov 20, 2009 09:05 AM
cluckmaster
12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
2
Jan 27, 2007 08:53 PM
ruquik
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
17
Mar 1, 2006 11:10 AM
Nitecap
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
4
Feb 10, 2006 02:04 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:26 AM.