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!

 

He might be driving a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport like it says in the signature.
Maybe? just a thought.

 

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.

 

GOOD THOUGHT. I NOTICED HOW WELL MY ATTENTION SKILLS WERE AFTER I POSTED THAT. MY BAD

 

OK, What difference does it make if it is a SPORT? Does chrome on the grill make it get better mileage?

 

P.B why are you always YELLING? lol just kidding

 

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

 

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.

 

No, chrome on the grill will not make a difference....and no offense, but the SPORT models don't come with a chrome grill anyways.

 

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?