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Old 03-27-2007, 06:14 PM
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Default 2006 V6 6spd MPG

Anybody with any advice. I have just over 2500 miles on a 2006 reg cab V6 with 6spd 3.55 rear axle.
I am getting 10 MPG at best and feels very underpowered. The dealer did a "flash" and I think it got worse. They said there is nothing they can do. I called Chrysler and they told me, "the vehicle is under warranty and the dealer will take care of it". Again the dealer is refusing any further diagnostics.
 
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Default RE: 2006 V6 6spd MPG

Sounds like it's time to take it to a different dealer...
 
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Old 03-28-2007, 11:22 AM
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Default RE: 2006 V6 6spd MPG

If it is not too far away
taking it to another (5 Star Rated) Dealership is good advice.

If it is too far away
try calling the regional Chrysler representative from the list below
{which is old and the telephone numbers may have changed in some regions)
and arrange a date where the regional rep will be visiting your dealership
and can listen about the problem and do a test drive with you.
Your four O2 sensors should be your major supsicion.

If your regional telephone number has changed, go to the bottom of the list and call the national number to find the regional number.
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Phoenix Zone Office.
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
11811 N Tatum Blvd, Suite 4025
Phoenix, AZ 85028
602 953 6899

Los Angeles Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 14112
Orange, CA 92668-4600
714 565 5111

San Francisco Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 5009
Pleasanton, CA 94566 0509
415 463 1770

Denver Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 39006
Denver, CO 80239
303 373 8888

Orlando Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
8000 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32809
407 352 7402

Atlanta Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30339
404 953 8880

Chicago Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
650 Warrenville Road, Suite 502
Lisle, IL 60532
708 515 2450


Kansas Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 25668
Overland Park, KS 66225-5668
913 469 3090

New Orleans Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 157
Metairie, LA 70004
504 830 3400

Washington D.C Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 1900
Bowie, MD 20716
301 364 4040

Boston Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
550 Forbes Blvd
Mansfield, MA 02048 2038
508 261 2299

Detroit Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 3000
Troy, MI 48007 3000
313 952 1300

Minneapolis Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 1231
Minneapolis, MN 55440
612 553 2546

St Louis Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 278
Hazelwood, MO 63042
314 895 0731

Syracuse Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 603
Dewitt, NY 13214 0603
315 445 6941

NY Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
500 Route 303
Tappan, NY 10983 1592
914 359 0110

Charlotte Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
4944 Parkway Plaza Blvd, Suite 470
Charlotte, NC 28217
704 357 7065

Cinncinnatti Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 41902
Cinncinnati, OH 45241
513 530 1500

Portland Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 744
Beaverton, OR 97075
503 526 5555

Philedelhpia Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
Valley Brook Corporate Center
101 Linden Wood Drive, Suite 320
Malvern, PA 19355
215 251 2990

Pittsburg Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
Penn Center West 3, Suite 420
Pittsburg, PA 15276
412 788 6622

Memphis Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 18008
Memphis, TN 38181 0008
901 797 3870

Dallas Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 110162
Carrollton, TX 75011 0162
214 242 8462

Houston Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
363 North Sam Houston Pkway East, Suite 590
Houston, TX 77060 2405
713 820 7062

Milwaukee Zone Office
Customer Relations Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
445 South Moorland Road, Suite 470
Brookfield, WI 53005
414 797 3750

CORPORATE OFFICE:

National Owners Relation Manager
Chrysler Motors Corp
PO Box 1086
Detroit, MI 48288 1086
1 800 992 1997
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Old 03-28-2007, 05:12 PM
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Default RE: 2006 V6 6spd MPG

To be honest the V6 is underpowered. I have it and its no racing truck. The 6 speed is very bad. At least you have the 3.55's. I have 3.21's so my 4 door feels like a cow. Oh yeah, I get 15mpg tops.
 
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Old 03-28-2007, 05:48 PM
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damn that's too bad guys. I filled my tank 2 days ago and I got 16.9 miles per gallon. That's pen and paper as well, not the over head computer.
 
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Old 03-28-2007, 07:21 PM
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Default RE: 2006 V6 6spd MPG

I get 14 in town with my quadcab 4.7, 3.92 and its really not fully broken in (about 3K miles). My manual is smooth and problem free.
 
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Live and learn my friend, live and learn.
My manual sounds like a diesel engine. It rattles.
 
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Default RE: 2006 V6 6spd MPG

How to add horse power to a V6 3.7L
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 09:48 AM
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Default RE: 2006 V6 6spd MPG

Is it the initial cost?Cost of insurance? Or what makes people buy a full size truck with a V-6? My truck get 12mpg+ in the city and 16-17mpg on the highway. And thats all with a 4x4, 35x13.50R18 Mud TA's and 4.56 gears... hemi of course. Just think how much your spending in fuel difference... But on a electric fan, CAI, and different muffler and you'll see a noticable increase. However if you have a lead foot, then your S.O.L.
 
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Default RE: 2006 V6 6spd MPG

You'r V-6 will get better MPG trust me But it takes a long time to break in most of us that aslo made the mistake of getting the 3.7 will tell you the same keep on driving it MPG gets better in time more miles you put on it.

I gotten 23 MPG out of my 2006 Q-Cab but only once driving at 70 MPH no A/C 289 mile HWY round trip. normal MPG 17.9.

Yea Chrysler Lied about MPG Ha Ha, Yes the truck can get good MPG only if every thing around you is just right.
 


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