Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RE: Awful mpg's for Power Wagon
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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]
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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]
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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.
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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
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Hey, not all of us diesel owners are picking on the gas guzzlers. Just because we can get 20 mpg on the hiway if we turn off the AC and don't go over 70mph is no reason to pick on them.
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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.
