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Old 10-31-2004, 11:28 PM
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Hello everyone, I am updating my question, so please read on. I just bought a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab 4x4 with the 5.7 ltr Hemi. First question is How long is the Break in? and what type of mileage might I expect. Right now I have just over 550 miles on it. The first tank I averaged 12.8 mpg. Will it get better with more mileage on it?
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Old 10-31-2004, 11:36 PM
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Hi! Good to have you aboard with us! Mine get's between around 13-16 miles but I don't have a hemi though.

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Old 11-01-2004, 10:43 AM
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Welcome to the boards, you will be Grumpy when you see your gas mileage will not go above 14mpg (on average)

Enjoy your Truck.
 
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Old 11-02-2004, 12:00 AM
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I'm getting about 14 mpg combined city\highway.
 
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Old 11-02-2004, 04:30 AM
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Well Thanks I will take 14 and be happy because my Silverado only got 12 if I was lucky. So 14 sounds pretty good.
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My '03 Hemi Ram gets mid 13's typically. If I can keep my foot out of it (which is rare) I've gotten low 14's. That's about it. Mine's a quad cab 4X4 3/4 ton- depending on what yours is, that may affect it.
 
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Welcome to DF!! Hope to see you around here lots!

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Old 11-03-2004, 10:28 PM
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HI,

YOU DIDNT SAY WHAT IT IS 2BY,4BY,OR WHAT. MINE IS REG CAB SHORT BOX W/ TONNEAU,HEMI AND IM GETTING 19-21 @12000+
KILOMETERS. AT 20K IM GOING TO START FULL SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL AND A K&N DROP IN SO WHO KNOWS. AS FOR KEEPING YOUR FOOT OUT OF IT SUUUUUURE I DO.
 
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who let the canadian in here with his kilometers per liter. Just giving you hell man.
 
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My 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Short Box 5.7L gets 13-13.5MPG
 


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