5.9 and better fuel mileage what can i do
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i hear a whistleing sound almost like a turbo. it starts when i accelerate, and gets louder when steady or decel. any ideas?
i hear a whistleing sound almost like a turbo. it starts when i accelerate, and gets louder when steady or decel. any ideas?
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I would check for a vacuum leak, might also explain your mileage.
ORIGINAL: azkkn
i hear a whistleing sound almost like a turbo. it starts when i accelerate, and gets louder when steady or decel. any ideas?
i hear a whistleing sound almost like a turbo. it starts when i accelerate, and gets louder when steady or decel. any ideas?
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RE: 5.9 and better fuel mileage what can i do
I have a 96 350. Xcab short bed and i was getting 13 HIGHWAY!!. then i replaced the Pleneum plate and plugs ect. tune up and now get about 15-17 highway. footstomper yes and over 70. more like 75. 109K and spinning
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RE: 5.9 and better fuel mileage what can i do
I found the best mod to do to get better gas milage outa the 360 is simply removing your foot from the petal lol. ahhhh who am i kidding its so much fun to make alota noise, im also averaging like 11.5 mpg lol, but i do zero highway driving.
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RE: 5.9 and better fuel mileage what can i do
ORIGINAL: jeepnut7261
I would check for a vacuum leak, might also explain your mileage.
ORIGINAL: azkkn
i hear a whistleing sound almost like a turbo. it starts when i accelerate, and gets louder when steady or decel. any ideas?
i hear a whistleing sound almost like a turbo. it starts when i accelerate, and gets louder when steady or decel. any ideas?
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RE: 5.9 and better fuel mileage what can i do
There are some vacuum lines under the battery that are famous on the 2nd Gen Rams for getting leaks due to fumes from the battery vents causing corrosion.
Another tricky to spot place is where the vacuum lines pass through the grommet from firewall into behind dashboard.
The 'blend door' of the heating and air conditioning system can also develop a vacuum leak that whistles inside the cab loudly.
Many MPG improvement ideas in a long read here:
https://dodgeforum.com/m_447500/tm.htm
Another tricky to spot place is where the vacuum lines pass through the grommet from firewall into behind dashboard.
The 'blend door' of the heating and air conditioning system can also develop a vacuum leak that whistles inside the cab loudly.
Many MPG improvement ideas in a long read here:
https://dodgeforum.com/m_447500/tm.htm
Captain
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From: Southern Colorado
RE: 5.9 and better fuel mileage what can i do
damn.. yall suck.. i think i get like THREE mpg on mine.. its havin some big issues now tho.. shes pretty sick.. gonna have to tear into it and figure out what the deal is soon ..
Bringing back 3 year old topics lol