Replaced a bunch of parts and still getting low MPG
I have a 2001 dodge ram 5.9 off road edition and I replaced a bunch of parts and went from 5mpg to 10mpg but I feel like most people get 13-15
Heres what I've replaced:
- Both O2 Sensors
-TPS
-All new upgraded Bosch injectors
-Air Filter
-Coil
-Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Wires
I am also getting the P0455 code but would that cause the low MPG's? Anyone have any ideas?
Heres what I've replaced:
- Both O2 Sensors
-TPS
-All new upgraded Bosch injectors
-Air Filter
-Coil
-Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Wires
I am also getting the P0455 code but would that cause the low MPG's? Anyone have any ideas?
Honestly 10mpg probably isn't too far off if it's city driving. I mean my 5.9 4x4 is only rated at like 12 city as a brand new truck, and yours is an off road which means higher gearing (4:10's?) I can completely see you getting 10mpg with the 5.9 and that gearing with a ten year old truck. With that said, definitely fix the vacuum leak as that can definitely be hurting your mpg.
+2 for vacuum leak.
Also, Bosch O2 sensors are known to be hit or miss on quality. Denso or NGK are usually the way to go, for future reference. Cost a little more, but much better quality usually. Rock Auto has great prices on the Denso units usually.
Also, Bosch O2 sensors are known to be hit or miss on quality. Denso or NGK are usually the way to go, for future reference. Cost a little more, but much better quality usually. Rock Auto has great prices on the Denso units usually.
+3, Take starter fluid and spray around each injector while running. If your truck jumps in rpms you found a leak. I had a leak in 2 of mine after I put the FI airgap and I gained a full mpg or 2 after fix.








