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2000 ram 1500 using a lot of gas

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Old Jun 13, 2019 | 09:03 PM
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It could get better, but, don't expect miracles. If you can do 14 around town, and 17 or so on the freeway, yer doin' good.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 01:36 AM
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12-13 is exactly normal. Anything higher is a fluke on a long flat grade below 65 for an entire tank. Move along, nothing to see here.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 07:38 AM
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You can see here....rated 13 mpg combined driving from the factory. You are right where you need to be.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymo...0_Pickup.shtml
 
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by donnieb
my ram 1500 5.2 liter seems to be using a lot of gas. the motor has about 78000 miles on it. Seems to be running fine not missing or any problems. Just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas. Thanks
I would start with replacing the 02 Sensors. I had several vehicles that started to drink gas when the 02 sensors go bad.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...=&N=4294954406
 
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Thanks everyone for the information
 
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Old Jun 15, 2019 | 12:36 PM
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It could get better, but, don't expect miracles. If you can do 14 around town, and 17 or so on the freeway, yer doin' good.
That's about what I get. I have 87K on the truck. All fluids are synthetic.
 
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