99 ram 2500 5.9L 4x4 getting 8mpg HELP!!!
04-11-2011, 07:53 AM
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99 ram 2500 5.9L 4x4 getting 8mpg HELP!!!
hi my truck 99 2500 with 5.9L 4wd is getting 8mpg average over 3 tanks
i average 240 miles till gas light comes on and this is with a 34 gallon tank
this is not towing and is mixed driving 40% city 60% highway
only modifications are 275/85/16 tires
just did a tune up on the truck new wires cap rotor plugs, all fluids changed oil,trans, front and rear diff
can anyone help me figure out how to get better mpg
thanks
zach
04-11-2011, 08:02 AM
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Now that it's summer air up your tires more, and check your front 02 sensor.
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look right up on top of tis forum at the first sticky and see if it sound like you issue
04-19-2011, 12:53 AM
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dosent sound like whats going on,
i checked the o2 sensor with a scanner and i can see the valuse switching back and forth
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Still have the stock 3.55 gears with those 34.5 inch tall tires? That would be one of the primary reasons you get crappy gas mileage.
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these are what you can do and you will see an improvement
-Re-do your exhaust (CAT especially)
-02 sensors
-Timing Chain
-Plenum gasket
-Electric fan
-Do something about your gears, if you have 3.55's with those tires, it will suck gas, and be harsh on your transmission
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Still have the stock 3.55 gears with those 34.5 inch tall tires? That would be one of the primary reasons you get crappy gas mileage.
With a 2500 wouldn't he have 4.10s? You also have to account for the larger tires covering more ground.
04-21-2011, 03:27 PM
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With a 2500 wouldn't he have 4.10s? You also have to account for the larger tires covering more ground.
standard gears were 3.55's. (that's what mine has.....) 4.10's were an option.
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standard gears were 3.55's. (that's what mine has.....) 4.10's were an option.
Sorry, didn't know it was optional. My 01 2500 came with 4.10. Just thought dodge was smart enough to put the lower gears in a heavy duty.