http://trucks.about.com/od/fuelecono...el_economy.htm

Here's the '08 economy fuel ratings as rated by the useless EPA http://trucks.about.com/od/2008dodge...ueleconomy.htm


I brought this up to show everyone how things are calculated and to eliminate all the guys that think they are getting 22+mpgs in their 4wd. Not counting going downhill.lol Although they don't post up the 4wd 5.7 #'s???

basically, what the sticker says for MPG's is an absolute BEST circumstance scenario. That means you will pretty much Never get more than what's advertised, unless you turn your truck off at the top of a big hill......lmao

13city/15 highway is what I'm getting 11mpg when towing regardless of highway or city

 

I really don't see this as anything conclusive... they test the Highway MPG at 48mph? They also don't account for different gearing or wheel&tire combinations, which can also make a difference. But he, the guy who wrote the article, also didn't list any references in support of the information he's presenting to me in this article. So I can't agree with you, that it is impossible to get any better then the EPA's "estimated" MPG. But, I will never be able to test this for the simple reason that I like the power of my hemi too much to p---yfoot around with it, I didn't buy a Hemi to drive it like a Honda.

 

I am surprised at some of the gas mileage being quoted by owners. I don't drive to accomodate fuel mileage, but I do check it when I refuel to see if there is any indication of something not right. Highway is the best usually 17-18 mpg. City mixed is 15-16 mpg and when I tow my 12x6 enclosed trailer 13-14. Maybe setting a little low helps? Don't know. K&N CAI, SC3865 91 tune, Flowmaster duals, 3:55 gear, 30-1/4" tall tires and a fiber glass cap. Pretty much the same as everyone else is running. Just wondering whats up.

 

Well I get right within that range. 14.5 on the average tank with a 60/40 mix for high vs. city. I averaged 14 last tank and that was a 60/40 mix of city vs. high. I can get 22mpg, but only if I am running 50-55mph with no wind and no major hills. I have 285x70x17 AT's, 3.55 gears, a trueflow XDI, DOR exhaust, and a SC 3815 tuner. So if anything those estimates are a little high because I have a good set up for mileage and I can only get about 18.5 on the highway. All I can say is that the next truck will be a CTD and then I will be able to get 20mpg.

 

You could always be a hypermilager. They get 100 mpg from cars that normaly get 20-30. Wonder what they could get in a truck.

 

im gettin about 12/18 and around 13 when towing.

 

Im pretty much in town all the time and I get 16mpg. If I get on the highway I do about 17-18 which is pretty true to the sticker. I plan on getting some add ons to see if mpg improves... If not at least ill be quicker haha

 

Hey HOSS, here's proof that they were doing as the article atated. http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/
Only beginning in '08 have they added in driving fast, aggressive and A/C to the mix of mpg's!

Direct->
http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/420f06069.htm

 

If you slow down on the highway you'll be surprised what you get.

 

16-17 is the best i can get.Doesnt happen often though cause its to much fun playing with the Hemi power.If i was worried about fuel mileage i would have bought a moped or a horse and buggy.