3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years Talk about the 2003 and up Dodge Ram here. PLEASE, NO ENGINE OR DRIVETRAIN DISCUSSION!.

What kinda MPG should I expect, 2500 CTD, auto, 4x4, quad cab/short bed with 3.73's?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 07:58 PM
  #1  
Joe T's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 636
Likes: 1
From: Texas
What kinda MPG should I expect, 2500 CTD, auto, 4x4, quad cab/short bed with 3.73's?

I'm picking it up tuesday. I know these trucks are pretty common but what kind of MPG are you guys getting with like trucks after break in?
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 08:51 PM
  #2  
wreedCTD's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 0
From: cypress/houston, tx
i am getting 16-17mpg in houston texas. traffic and open roads.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:06 PM
  #3  
Joe T's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 636
Likes: 1
From: Texas
Originally Posted by wreedCTD
i am getting 16-17mpg in houston texas. traffic and open roads.
Same area as me.

I'm hoping for a little better than I was getting in my Hemi 1500 regular cab... But it looks like I won't be, I got 16-17 mostly highway driving, albeit spirited.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:08 PM
  #4  
wreedCTD's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 0
From: cypress/houston, tx
now, i only have 5000 miles and it takes 20K+ to break these engines in. I am going to do a intake, exhaust, programmer, and taller tires and i think i will be pushing 17-19mpg.

I got 14mpg with my chevy 5.3l.

and if you find the right place, diesel is cheaper than gas now.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:16 PM
  #5  
Joe T's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 636
Likes: 1
From: Texas
Yeah, I'll be doing the same. But I might be going to 35's unless they have a dramatic affect on economy.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:17 PM
  #6  
wreedCTD's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,945
Likes: 0
From: cypress/houston, tx
go for the diesel.

i believe 35s are the best for our kind of driving.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:33 PM
  #7  
Squidward's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
From: phoenix
16.2 mpg average over the past 10K miles, half towing about 5000lbs at 75mph, the rest commuting. 52000 miles and counting, I swear this truck just keeps running better and better.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:36 PM
  #8  
dodge2005's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
From: Denver
I myself see 18-21.8 on the highway and in town ranging from 12-15mpg. On the highway it is all 65mph w/ cruise control. My in town consists of about 5 miles 1 way to work.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:58 PM
  #9  
jvantreese's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Petoskey, MI
I am getting 14/15 in town and 17/19 mixed. Expressway only at 62 will give me 20/21 but my right foot hates to drive that slow. This is without towing but I keep a 1000 lbs plus of "stuff" in the truck.
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:12 AM
  #10  
2003Ram's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,119
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
22-23 highway @ 65mph. Around 20 with 35" tires.
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:13 PM
  #11  
Luvnacumns's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,194
Likes: 0
From: Twin Falls, Idaho
I got 18 with my 37's on my 05. With the smarty and mp-8 and 35's on my mega 22.5 Hand calculated. I just checked it last week!! I was so happy... When I first got it I could barely get 14!!! She's startin to break in!!

Shane
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:15 PM
  #12  
LFD2037's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,163
Likes: 0
From: Waxahachie
luvnacumns, I see alot of people w/ an mp-8. What is it & how will it improve my mpg's? Thanks. Now back to your regular scheduled program
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:30 PM
  #13  
donnee's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
From: Simi Valley, Calif.
Once my 05 was broken in, Iv been getting 18-22 depending.
All Iv done to it is changed the dropin filter and will adding MBRP later in the week.
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:34 PM
  #14  
Joe T's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 636
Likes: 1
From: Texas
Originally Posted by LFD2037
luvnacumns, I see alot of people w/ an mp-8. What is it & how will it improve my mpg's? Thanks. Now back to your regular scheduled program
That's cool, share the info with me too.
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:50 PM
  #15  
steelblitzkrieg's Avatar
DTR Detective
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,602
Likes: 10
From: Antioch, Ca
I did 844 miles at an average of 26mph and got 14.6mpg.

26mph was averaged by run time and mileage.

My 02 5.9 Magnum would have got 10mpg...in fact it always gets 10-10.5mpg.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:54 AM.