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Miles per gallon - What are you getting?

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Old 02-18-2014, 04:30 PM
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Should still get TCC, even with O/D off.
 
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Should still get TCC, even with O/D off.
Bad TCC solenoid, get OD but no TCC lockup. Irritating that I have to change both solenoids as a unit.
 
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You don't absolutely have to.... but, it IS suggested......

No TCC and O/D will burn up your trans in pretty short order.....
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Even with 4.10s, seems to me you should be able to do better than that....... My truck does better than that.... and its a 2500.....
Maybe time for a tune up? Suggestions? Cuz it does seem really low even for 100% driving. And my 4.10s should make up for my 33s so...
 
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Do you have a 180 degree thermostat or is it still the factory 195? Cooler thermostats contribute to loss in fuel mileage...if you haven't had a tune-up recently then that could certainly be a factor as well. Might be time for new o2 sensors and a timing chain too...I also don't know how your speedo could be "on the dot" unless you have had it re-calibrated for your increased tire size. My truck came stock with 265/70/17 (I also have an offroad edition) and I too have 285/70/17...so at 60 mph, my speedo is off by like 2 mph or so. Obviously it depends on what speed you are travelling but I would think that it should be reading a little low...
 
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Originally Posted by Juvenator93
Maybe time for a tune up? Suggestions? Cuz it does seem really low even for 100% driving. And my 4.10s should make up for my 33s so...
If it has been a while, it sure wouldn't hurt. Also:

Timing chain and gears.
Pre-cat O2 sensor.
 
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Seems like this thread is drifting off course.....
 
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According to my hand calculations, I get 38 smiles per gallon. I tend to not even think about miles per gallon anymore hahah. Smiles per gallon make up for the mileage LOL
 
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Originally Posted by 4HoNdaDODGE
9-9.5....... wow I feel horrible knowing you guys are getting mpgs like that
haha!dont feel to bad I'm getting about the same as you!
 
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Originally Posted by CSDavies26
Do you have a 180 degree thermostat or is it still the factory 195? Cooler thermostats contribute to loss in fuel mileage...if you haven't had a tune-up recently then that could certainly be a factor as well. Might be time for new o2 sensors and a timing chain too...I also don't know how your speedo could be "on the dot" unless you have had it re-calibrated for your increased tire size. My truck came stock with 265/70/17 (I also have an offroad edition) and I too have 285/70/17...so at 60 mph, my speedo is off by like 2 mph or so. Obviously it depends on what speed you are travelling but I would think that it should be reading a little low...
Well ORE Rams came with 275/70R17 factory(if I'm not mistaken). I didn't recalibrate it when I went from 33x12.5x17(what it had when I got it) to 285/70R17 and I've checked with my phone on all the increments of 10 to see if it's right and it is. Maybe the previous owner recalibrated it? I'm the 2nd.
 


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