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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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I have a 1995 Ram 2500 V10. Im borrowing it from my mom. I was wondering what are some of the things I can do to or check to improve my gas mileage?
I know that tires and stuff like that can contribute but I would like to get a list of things for me to try or change.

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Plugs, wires, cap, coil, o2 sensor, air filter,exhaust.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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sea foam , engine restore, injection cleaner get the 5.9 jk
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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sea foam , engine restore, injection cleaner get the 5.9 jk
Lol. When i saw yr post I though i was going to see long tubes and cut outs.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dodge15004x45.9
Plugs, wires, cap, coil, o2 sensor, air filter,exhaust.
The V10 has distributorless ignition, therefore there is no single coil, but 10 individual ones and no cap or rotor.

What kind of mileage are you getting? Depending on driving style and type, anywhere from 8-12 is about average. Getting more than that would be an aberration.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Buy a Civic LMAO!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Miami_Son
The V10 has distributorless ignition, therefore there is no single coil, but 10 individual ones and no cap or rotor.

What kind of mileage are you getting? Depending on driving style and type, anywhere from 8-12 is about average. Getting more than that would be an aberration.
I stand corrected.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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I stand corrected.
Go sit down, you look tired from all that jumping.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks everyone. Im probably gettin around 8 right now. The track bar and stabilizer needs replaced and im hopin to get some new tires put on by the end of summer.

Thanks again!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Check your plenum and cat.
 
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