I've got a 5.9, 96 1500 with only 16000 miles. I usually average 20-17 MPG during the fall/summer/spring season but mileage goes in the tank over winter, down to 14-15 MPG. More sitting, less driving. I also spend a lot more time stomping on it to get the heck out of the intersections (no traction) in the winter though. So my answer, ease up on the foot!
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He might be driving a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport like it says in the signature.
Maybe? just a thought.
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Moparmania,= This may be a stupid qeustion but, how does turning the OD off improve gas milage?
I have only owned 5 speeds so, the whole thing is new to me.
no od = less pedal to accelerate, but means motor runs at a higher rpm. less pedal to reach desired speed, less pedal =less gas=bettermpg(unless its all in my silly little mind. .....and it just might be.. but i only do thid while in town, which doesnt need od anyway. highway ofcourse use it unless towing
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Aftermaket air filter, synthetic oil and regular maint. When I bought my truck new in 1999 and It was a couple of weeks before the gas prices went through the roof. So I really needed better fuel mileage. I installed an amsoil air filter, amsoil fluids through out and I went from 11MPG to 13MPG. I also praticed with an egg on the gas pedal, after a few weeks and a couple dozen eggs I now get 14MPG.
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1999 Ram 2500 Quad cab,4X4, Long bed,CTD
I drive a 98 Sport, therefore I am well aware that the Sport doesn't have chrome. My question is in response to the comment that "he may be driving a Sport," which implies that therein may be the reason he doesn't get good mileage! Sooooo..........what difference does it make if it is a Sport or one of "Chrome Grilled" type gas guzzlers?
RE: How can I improve gas mileage?
