Hey guys, im new to the forum!

I am going to get a truck soon, it will be my first truck, im 15. Im looking into the ram 1500. What are you guys getting for MPG, also how does it compare to other 1500's?

thanks

 

welcome to DF, as for MPG, that a really mixed area because so many people have differnet things done to there truck and the truck just different in general. look through this and it should give you some idea.
let me know if you need any more help


https://dodgeforum.com/m_181077/tm.htm

 

if you want an ecanomical (as in MPG wise) dont get a dodge lol...HOWEVER if you want an awsome truck that looks good, has *****, and just kicks a$$ the go for it anyways lol...my mpd varys lots depending on driving conditions...id say between 10-14mpg...maby a bit better if i were to baby it on the highway...but that never happens lol

 

k, heres what i got on my truck....intake...no cat, no muffler, headers straight out...tranny cooler, 2' lift, 285's, tb, copper plugs, and 8mm wires i think they are...but yeah and im getting 13.5 and thats b/c i drive hard, i CAN get 15.4, but theres no point..i don't drive the truck for gas reasons.

 

Specs of the truck are in my signature, but I get 12.8 MPG...I need to do a tune up...new plugs, wires, cap...I also plan on regearing my truck which will help...

 

i just picked up an indy ram a few nights ago, and let me tell ya, i had a few doubts about gettin one, but after havin it even for a few nights, im totaly convinced i made the right choice. I just calculated my mpg today, and with a bad o2 i got 13mpg. About 50% of that driving was above 80, so mileage suffered a tad. I think with a new o2 and normal driving i could see 16, but then again my truck is runnin in tip top shape ( - the o2) also, the size of motor your lookin at will affect it. i have the 5.9

 

I get about 15 on the hwy and about 12 in town with my lead foot and have for the year I've had it. I've done a few mods and some repairs and as my hp has increased with the work the MPG hasn't really changed. Then again if I was really worried about MPG I'd probably drive my '99 Malibu once in a while. I don't even keep a key on my key ring for the car because I'd rather drive the Dodge Ram.