MPG/programmer
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RE: MPG/programmer
Well I would have to say that if you can get a 1.5 or even a 2 mpg increase...and in my example at a 1.5 increase it would take 14,000 miles. I know it sounds like a lot but I have driven a vehicle that much in one year. So the tuner would pay for itself in a year AND continue to pay for itself each year after that.
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RE: MPG/programmer
one thing to remember with my 14000 miles figure is that is running the same octane of gas. If you get 2 more mpg but have to spend .20 - .40 cents more per gallon to get that extra 2mpg then it might not be finantially worth it.
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RE: MPG/programmer
ORIGINAL: Scott06HEMI
one thing to remember with my 14000 miles figure is that is running the same octane of gas. If you get 2 more mpg but have to spend .20 - .40 cents more per gallon to get that extra 2mpg then it might not be finantially worth it.
one thing to remember with my 14000 miles figure is that is running the same octane of gas. If you get 2 more mpg but have to spend .20 - .40 cents more per gallon to get that extra 2mpg then it might not be finantially worth it.
My truck is set on economy for good now, maybe tow mode every once in awhile, but I'm sticking with economy. I'm still feeling power gains and shift firmness over stock, and I'm able to run lower grade gas with better mileage... Couldn't be happier about this programmer...
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RE: MPG/programmer
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I'm actually getting better Mileage running 87 octane in Economy with my edge, so I spending LESS at the pump....
My truck is set on economy for good now, maybe tow mode every once in awhile, but I'm sticking with economy. I'm still feeling power gains and shift firmness over stock, and I'm able to run lower grade gas with better mileage... Couldn't be happier about this programmer...
ORIGINAL: Scott06HEMI
one thing to remember with my 14000 miles figure is that is running the same octane of gas. If you get 2 more mpg but have to spend .20 - .40 cents more per gallon to get that extra 2mpg then it might not be finantially worth it.
one thing to remember with my 14000 miles figure is that is running the same octane of gas. If you get 2 more mpg but have to spend .20 - .40 cents more per gallon to get that extra 2mpg then it might not be finantially worth it.
My truck is set on economy for good now, maybe tow mode every once in awhile, but I'm sticking with economy. I'm still feeling power gains and shift firmness over stock, and I'm able to run lower grade gas with better mileage... Couldn't be happier about this programmer...
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RE: MPG/programmer
Nope, unfortunantly the Evolution only works on the 07 1500's. They had said earlier on they were working on earlier models, but from the lack of updated information I assume they decided not to for some reason...
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RE: MPG/programmer
I get around 13.5mpg running on the Interstate at 75mph. In the city its about the same. If i set cruise control at 55-60mph I can get 16-17mpg. I now usually use my wife's car to go to work since she and I ride together and work in the same building. Not that I'm doing much better there on mpg since she has an 07 Dodge Charger R/T with the HEMI. Her's gets about 17 in the city and 22.5 on the interstate.
