3rd Gen Dakota MPG
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3rd Gen Dakota MPG
Hey guys didn't see a thread for this already so made a new one, looking to possibly downsize in the near future, wondering what the 4.7 HO (prefferably '08-'11) engines are getting for mileage, all info appreciated, thanks! 
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Cab type
Year
Motor
Axle/gear ratio
% of city/highway driving
Tire size
Lift height
please list:
Cab type
Year
Motor
Axle/gear ratio
% of city/highway driving
Tire size
Lift height
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The 08+ has no HO engine option, and there are numerous threads on mpg's here.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...l-economy.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...l-economy.html
Last edited by dakotaff; Nov 4, 2012 at 08:35 AM.
do you run 89 or 91 octane? I know the 08+ is more efficient. I average about 16 but I do mostly highway.. oh well!
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Run 91, with 89 it gets 1 less mpg. Just another advantage of more power on tap.
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Cab Type: Quad
Year: 2010
Motor: 4.7L V8
Axle/Gear Ration: 3.55
% of city/highway driving: 70/30
Tire size: Factory (265/60-18)
Lift Height: None (Factory/stock)
MPGs:
87 octane, no ethanol, factory programming
15-16 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 16-17, 65-70 MPH highway = 18-19
91 Octane gas, no ethanol, Superchips 91 setting
16-17 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 17-18, 65-70 MPH highway = 19-22
The 4.7L V8 has the following ratings:
2004-2007 V8: 230 HP, 290 lb-ft torque
2004-2007 HO V8: 250 HP, 300 lb-ft torque
2008-2011 V8: 302 HP, 329 lb-ft torque
Year: 2010
Motor: 4.7L V8
Axle/Gear Ration: 3.55
% of city/highway driving: 70/30
Tire size: Factory (265/60-18)
Lift Height: None (Factory/stock)
MPGs:
87 octane, no ethanol, factory programming
15-16 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 16-17, 65-70 MPH highway = 18-19
91 Octane gas, no ethanol, Superchips 91 setting
16-17 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 17-18, 65-70 MPH highway = 19-22
The 4.7L V8 has the following ratings:
2004-2007 V8: 230 HP, 290 lb-ft torque
2004-2007 HO V8: 250 HP, 300 lb-ft torque
2008-2011 V8: 302 HP, 329 lb-ft torque
Cab Type: Quad
Year: 2010
Motor: 4.7L V8
Axle/Gear Ration: 3.55
% of city/highway driving: 70/30
Tire size: Factory (265/60-18)
Lift Height: None (Factory/stock)
MPGs:
87 octane, no ethanol, factory programming
15-16 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 16-17, 65-70 MPH highway = 18-19
91 Octane gas, no ethanol, Superchips 91 setting
16-17 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 17-18, 65-70 MPH highway = 19-22
The 4.7L V8 has the following ratings:
2004-2007 V8: 230 HP, 290 lb-ft torque
2004-2007 HO V8: 250 HP, 300 lb-ft torque
2008-2011 V8: 302 HP, 329 lb-ft torque
Year: 2010
Motor: 4.7L V8
Axle/Gear Ration: 3.55
% of city/highway driving: 70/30
Tire size: Factory (265/60-18)
Lift Height: None (Factory/stock)
MPGs:
87 octane, no ethanol, factory programming
15-16 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 16-17, 65-70 MPH highway = 18-19
91 Octane gas, no ethanol, Superchips 91 setting
16-17 MPG city; 80 MPH highway = 17-18, 65-70 MPH highway = 19-22
The 4.7L V8 has the following ratings:
2004-2007 V8: 230 HP, 290 lb-ft torque
2004-2007 HO V8: 250 HP, 300 lb-ft torque
2008-2011 V8: 302 HP, 329 lb-ft torque
The 3.7 L V6 produces 210 horsepower and 235 lb·ft of torque. The standard output 4.7 L V8 produces 230 hp and 295 lb·ft of torque. The High Output 4.7 L V8 produces 260 horsepower and 310 lb·ft of torque.
2008+:
The 4.7 liter V8 produces 302 hp and 329 lb·ft of torque.
(of course that's just what wikipedia says...haha)