I just bought a 2011 2500 slt. Just looking to get info on how to get the best mileage and keep her running strong

Thx
C

 

Welcome C, maybe some day I could be of more help, but all I've got are 1st gens. Good luck and enjoy your new truck!

Hans

 

Welcome to DTR.....

 

Thx guys. I'm just looking to keep my rig reliable and good gas mileage any help would be great. Thx!!

 

Could start posting your questions in the 4th gen section...Those guys will be able to help you out...

 

Also posting some info about your truck in your sig will help us to help you.

 

Welcome brother.....


I have a first genner, so what I've found out in my truck is that the tire used, how it's inflated, and it's "rolling resistance" make the most difference in my truck and how my fuel economy is altered.


I have summer tires in which I get 18-19 mpg, pretty much all the time. Low rolling resistance, but simply suck in cold weather.

Winter time I switch to my "mudders" for plowing snow and just plain looking cool. They're wider, and have large lugs. My fuel economy drops to 14-15.5 mpg average and I pretty much drive the same way all year long. I will get better fuel mileage when I put a more efficient torque converter in the trans, and change out my turbo to a 16 cm unit, but that's next year.... or whenever I really get around to it.


Your truck is computer controlled, but I hear that Delete kits are the way to make them produce real fuel economy. I'd switch to synthetic oil as a start, and upgrade the exhaust from a stocker to a 4" unit. Making it breathe better will help your ride run better.


Good luck with the new ride.