Hi,

Recently acquired a 98 dak, v6, 3.9l, 2wd w/340# of sand over the rear axle.
Initial mpg ~ 12.5. Have replaced: air filter, O2 sensor, Distributor Rotor & Cap, Plugs & Wires.
MPG pending since last 4 items changed out.
I don't have a heavy foot.
What mpg range should I expect?
Thanks

James

 

Depending on what mood my truck is (same as yours), 12 (mostly happens in winter)-18.

 

mines 15, no matter how much i baby it. winter fuel and weather sucks

 

Thanks! Gives me something to go on / expect.

ALSO, Thanks to who ever moved this thread to Gen 2.
I'm not sure how it started out in the general DAKOTA category, and I couldn't figure out how to move it myself.

James

 

i usually avg 16 to 17 anywhere. sometimes a little better highway. but i don't worry about cold weather driving like the other guys. i'm lucky to see snow on tv

 

why not get a tuner and program it into 'econ' mode.

 

He just got it so he probably doesnt know all his options yet

 

i get about 17-18 if i baby it. but who likes to do that

02 dakota cc slt
flowmaster duals
"homemade" CAI
TB spacer (waste of money)
MSD ignition

 

why not just get a 1000 pound slab of lead and hook it up to your truck and drag it around the streets? thats basically what you've done by getting a truck. forget about mileage, just forget it. take the 400 pounds of sand out of your bed and that will help. if you cant drive without sandbags then you shouldnt be driving anyway.