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96 ram 5.2 only getting 9mpg

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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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i am only getting about 9 mpg and it 90% highway
i'm wondering what can cause millage this bad and what i can do to improve it.
the motor is completely stock
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Hows your plenum? when was your last tune up? Ie Plugs, wires, cap and rotor?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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shop said the plenum was fine. i have only had it for 6 months and have not done a tune up. i dont think it has the power it should either
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Tune up will probably help you out plenty then. Air filter is on that list too.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by t.a.z11
shop said the plenum was fine. i have only had it for 6 months and have not done a tune up. i dont think it has the power it should either
Meh.

Pinging? Excessive oil consumption?


I'm thinking you've got all the classic trouble areas that need to be covered: plenum replace, timing set replace, distributor cap and rotor, plug wires, plugs, cat, front 02 sensor. Then seafoam.

Do all that, then b1tch and complain since you likely have another problem.

 
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Do you drive it like you stole it??
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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plugs wires cap and rotor goin in this weekend. hopefully it helps.
 
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