2008 Ram 1500 Big Horn
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Been poking around here quite a bit lately checking up on things. I have a 2008 ram 1500 Big Horn w/the 20" rims and 265/60/20 setup. I have read quite a bit on improving mpg, tuner, diy cai, exhaust all improve performance and improved mpg is a byproduct of that.
I'm currently getting around 11.5-12 in town, not enough time on the highway for a solid reading. I also must confess that w/the 4-5 tanks that I've run through her has been 85/87 octane fuel...will running 93 help?
My grandfather has an 08 ram 1500 w/the 17" rim combo and he is getting 15+ around town. I know that the rims are heavier but certainly not to that degree. What are some things I can look at to improve mpg? Will the tuner and diy CAI be the cheaper fixes and help improve?
TIA, and great site
I'm currently getting around 11.5-12 in town, not enough time on the highway for a solid reading. I also must confess that w/the 4-5 tanks that I've run through her has been 85/87 octane fuel...will running 93 help?
My grandfather has an 08 ram 1500 w/the 17" rim combo and he is getting 15+ around town. I know that the rims are heavier but certainly not to that degree. What are some things I can look at to improve mpg? Will the tuner and diy CAI be the cheaper fixes and help improve?
TIA, and great site
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I can let you know on the diy cai here in a week or so. Just put one in my 2006 yesterday and will see how it does this week. I also have the Big Horn edition with the 20 inch rims running 275/60R20. In just the little bit of running around in town I've done so far seems to be getting about 14.5 mpg but that is very little run time.
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You need to be running 89 octane minimum anyway. The book might say 87 is ok and 89 is recommended, but everybody I know who has blown an engine has primarily run 87 octane.
I would say a good tune-up, switching to all synthetic lubes, ditching the heavy a$$ 20" wheels, going with 89 octane and most importantly, driving like grandpa will probably get you the 2-3 mpgs to get you up to where grandpa is...
I would say a good tune-up, switching to all synthetic lubes, ditching the heavy a$$ 20" wheels, going with 89 octane and most importantly, driving like grandpa will probably get you the 2-3 mpgs to get you up to where grandpa is...
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