Fuel economy options what is best??
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I used the Flex-a-Lite 180 Extreme (since replaced with the 183 Extreme), complete kit, nothing extra to buy. Good documentation too. Not a difficult install at all, hardest part is getting the stock, clutch fan off.
Many have done the Taurus "pick 'n pull" fan as well, with good results... I believe there is a DIY in the FAQ section for this one...
Many have done the Taurus "pick 'n pull" fan as well, with good results... I believe there is a DIY in the FAQ section for this one...
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I can take a pic, but there really isn't much you can see. I mounted the fan in the stock shroud, so about the only thing you can see is the clutch fan nut with nothing coming out of it...
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Seriously, The only way to get any better fuel economy, is to drive a different Dodge. My Neon gets somewhere in the 29-32 mpg range. Every Dodge truck I have had gets between 6 and 14 mpg. The 84 1 ton dump being the worst, and my 00 Dakota being the best at 14. Sorry for the bad news, and they are all 2wd.
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You don't state where you live, but here in the northeast it has been cold. Combined with the winter blend fuel, my short trip around town nets me about 10 mpg, 2 less than the warmer months. 15-16 mpg (70-75 mph) on the highway is what I get during the winter, only slightly better in the summer. You did not say what fluids you re using, but going to synthetic gained me about 0.5mpg and running 42 psi front, 38 rear also helped.
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Now that gas prices are creeping back up we're start getting a lot of these threads. I noticed an increase from replacing my worn out plugs, wires, cleaning out the Throttle body. Truck runs much better too. If I worried too much about gas mileage though I would just drive something else.
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Now that gas prices are creeping back up we're start getting a lot of these threads. I noticed an increase from replacing my worn out plugs, wires, cleaning out the Throttle body. Truck runs much better too. If I worried too much about gas mileage though I would just drive something else.
I hope that sh*t don't start up again this time...
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Not exactly true.
Change your driving style and you can average 16 mpg ....in town!!
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