Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
#21
10-19-2006, 11:32 AM
All Star
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
ORIGINAL: JRH_PowerWagon_06
I installed one of those once. The vibration transferred to the radiator caused it to crack/leak.
Never again...
ORIGINAL: cmoschip
How did that install go for the FLX-180? Does it mount well or have to be "made to fit"? I'm worried about fans that come with those installation tie-wraps that go through the radiator itself - those bother me.
How did that install go for the FLX-180? Does it mount well or have to be "made to fit"? I'm worried about fans that come with those installation tie-wraps that go through the radiator itself - those bother me.
Never again...
I reset my overhead on a random basis, like before a long trip even if I didn't fill up first just to see what I get with strictly highway mileage.
#22
10-19-2006, 11:38 AM
All Star
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
Another comment on PowerWagon fuel economy... After reading that article four wheeler magazine I saw something interesting with the engine differences, read below...
The engine and transmission have gone through a few changes to make them more four-wheeling friendly. The shift points of the transmission have been moved further up the rev range, the drive-by-wire throttle pedal response has been softened, the fan's drive clutch engages at a slightly lower engine temperature and the engine idle speed has been bumped up 100 rpm to 750.
Thats a cut and paste from the end of the atricle. The shift points can directly affect mileage, as well as the lower engine temp, and raised idle speed. I just thought it was interesting.
The engine and transmission have gone through a few changes to make them more four-wheeling friendly. The shift points of the transmission have been moved further up the rev range, the drive-by-wire throttle pedal response has been softened, the fan's drive clutch engages at a slightly lower engine temperature and the engine idle speed has been bumped up 100 rpm to 750.
Thats a cut and paste from the end of the atricle. The shift points can directly affect mileage, as well as the lower engine temp, and raised idle speed. I just thought it was interesting.
#23
10-19-2006, 01:00 PM
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
I have a massive truck and I get 17's on the hiway [sm=alcoholic.gif] sorry couldnt resist.
ORIGINAL: HemiBuell
It is a massive truck. Don't expect good mpg. Why would you buy a power wagon and even think about your mpg?
Don't believe the sticker either. Consumer Reports did a story last year saying sticker mpg was way off. Some by 20% when compared to real world driving.
It is a massive truck. Don't expect good mpg. Why would you buy a power wagon and even think about your mpg?
Don't believe the sticker either. Consumer Reports did a story last year saying sticker mpg was way off. Some by 20% when compared to real world driving.
I also have a massive truck. . .tipping the scales around 7800#, I have a 6spd and 4.10's and get an overall MPG of a touch over 18, and if I stay at or under 60 I can push it to over 20mpg.
if you want better mileage get a real engine [sm=alcoholic.gif] just like steve, I couldnt resist.
[sm=pcwhack.gif]
#24
10-19-2006, 01:26 PM
Hall Of Fame
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
ORIGINAL: Drew
I also have a massive truck. . .tipping the scales around 7800#, I have a 6spd and 4.10's and get an overall MPG of a touch over 18, and if I stay at or under 60 I can push it to over 20mpg.
if you want better mileage get a real engine [sm=alcoholic.gif] just like steve, I couldnt resist.
[sm=pcwhack.gif]
I also have a massive truck. . .tipping the scales around 7800#, I have a 6spd and 4.10's and get an overall MPG of a touch over 18, and if I stay at or under 60 I can push it to over 20mpg.
if you want better mileage get a real engine [sm=alcoholic.gif] just like steve, I couldnt resist.
[sm=pcwhack.gif]
#25
10-19-2006, 05:17 PM
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
ORIGINAL: steve05ram360
ahahahahaha... yeah diesel power! [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
ORIGINAL: Drew
I also have a massive truck. . .tipping the scales around 7800#, I have a 6spd and 4.10's and get an overall MPG of a touch over 18, and if I stay at or under 60 I can push it to over 20mpg.
if you want better mileage get a real engine [sm=alcoholic.gif] just like steve, I couldnt resist.
[sm=pcwhack.gif]
I also have a massive truck. . .tipping the scales around 7800#, I have a 6spd and 4.10's and get an overall MPG of a touch over 18, and if I stay at or under 60 I can push it to over 20mpg.
if you want better mileage get a real engine [sm=alcoholic.gif] just like steve, I couldnt resist.
[sm=pcwhack.gif]
Someday they will learn if you want power and good mpg you got to burn OIL [sm=gears.gif]
#26
10-19-2006, 06:44 PM
Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location:
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
ORIGINAL: motorhead426
Another comment on PowerWagon fuel economy... After reading that article four wheeler magazine I saw something interesting with the engine differences, read below...
The engine and transmission have gone through a few changes to make them more four-wheeling friendly. The shift points of the transmission have been moved further up the rev range, the drive-by-wire throttle pedal response has been softened, the fan's drive clutch engages at a slightly lower engine temperature and the engine idle speed has been bumped up 100 rpm to 750.
Thats a cut and paste from the end of the atricle. The shift points can directly affect mileage, as well as the lower engine temp, and raised idle speed. I just thought it was interesting.
Another comment on PowerWagon fuel economy... After reading that article four wheeler magazine I saw something interesting with the engine differences, read below...
The engine and transmission have gone through a few changes to make them more four-wheeling friendly. The shift points of the transmission have been moved further up the rev range, the drive-by-wire throttle pedal response has been softened, the fan's drive clutch engages at a slightly lower engine temperature and the engine idle speed has been bumped up 100 rpm to 750.
Thats a cut and paste from the end of the atricle. The shift points can directly affect mileage, as well as the lower engine temp, and raised idle speed. I just thought it was interesting.
#27
10-25-2006, 12:51 AM
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
I am picking my 06 PW up on Friday and have a long haul back to chicago so I am hoping the mileage is decent. As far as the drift I do know that there is a TSB out on the POWER WAGON'S tires for 06. If the truck drifts more than one half of a lane over 5 seconds while going 55 then I think the TSB could apply.
I will post pics when I get it home
I will post pics when I get it home
#28
10-25-2006, 02:17 AM
#29
10-25-2006, 04:19 AM
#30
10-25-2006, 10:26 AM
RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
I wondered about that articles comment about 750RPM idle for awhile now. My 2006 has 500RPM idle normally. (unless the AC is on- I think?) Maybe it's because I have California spec emissions tune?
Hey diesel guys, what kind of winch and fully locking axles do you have and how much did they set ya back?[8D]
Sorry, I couldn't resist either.
