Originally Posted by Dusty48

Rambob,
Of course this thread is about the 4th generation Ram and I think comparisons to older generations, whether Dodge, Ford, or anything else, are inaccurate. It's interesting that the April edition of Consumer Reports Best Cars for 2005 lists the fuel consumption of the then 2004 F150 at 14 MPG average for both the 4.6 and 5.4 engines. In my experience a large portion of Ford truck owners have complained about gas mileage as well. My daughter's fiancee says his 2005 F150 with a 5.4 only breaks 18 MPG on highway trips and normally is in the 13-15 MPG range.

Since the same standard EPA test is conducted on each vehicle and the Dodge Ram has been within 1 MPG of each of their competitors over the years, I find it much more likely that the variations of reported fuel consumption by individuals are the result of driver behavior and/or driving conditions. Of course, this does not exclude the possibility of vehicle condition. My son also complained about the poor gas mileage on his 2003 Ram 5.7 (no MDS), but after finding a lazy O2 sensor, the gas mileage climbed from 13-14 MPG to 16-17.

There's also the issue of honesty. There's one particular brand of full-size truck owner who I think has taken the claim of "superior" gas mileage to tremendous heights. When pressed about some claims regarding high gas mileage reports, I've found that often times people are reflecting a number they once saw on their vehicle's computer. If I do a reset of the Ram's EVIC and coast dowhill, I'll see economy numbers like 45+ MPG, but that doesn't mean I can do that all day. In two cases (one was a "22 MPG around town") we've had the chance for a direct, on the road comparison (mine versus their's on the same drive) and both found a way to avoid sharing their gas slips!

Despite all the boasting you'll hear on the web, I suspect a good portion of these claims are the result of brand love (or hatred).

Regards,
Dusty

Originally Posted by RAMULAK

Just hit 50,000 miles so i figured I would re-post.

2009 Sport Quad Cab.
50,000 miles
5.7
4x4
Central New Hampshire
Laredo cover on the bed.
Stock everything except I put on the middle Mufflex muffler.
Still has the original spark plugs in it.....Until Spring, when I will change them out to OEM plugs again.

I am still getting about the same mileage. Always hand calculated. The EVIC is usually off by about a mile + or -.

So still 17. 5 rural and 18-19 highway at 65mph.
I don't live in or near a city so everything I do is country back roads. Average hills and flat sections. No monster steep mountain driving.
I use Mobile 1 and change it when required religiously. I also have 20" Michelin LTX M/S II tires which are way better than the Goodyear's that were on it.

I have to say I have not had much trouble with my truck maintenance wise. Only a few warranty things. So I am pretty happy with my Ram.

Originally Posted by Buckers32

Ok I have:
2010 Quad ST 1500 5.7
4 X 2
(I have the standard gear ratios)
I live in Germany as a serving British Soldier so my car had to be changed to European standards and according to my dealer the truck needed a engine management overhaul among other things.

First attempt, I was on fumes how I didn't run out of fuel I don't know, I then filled up with 100 Ltrs (it still wasn't completely full!) I thought ok let reset and drive until the fuel light comes on and call that 90 ltrs of fuel used.

I made a long trip to Geilenkirchen from Bielefeld which is a 300 mile + round trip I stuck to 65 mph, I had also been very careful around town driving 3 miles to work etc.

I calculated a staggering 23.9 MPG!!! Yes I drove like a fanny I would also attribute this to the grade of fuel here in Germany, I had put 98 Octane fuel in, I know I'll have people doubting my calculations but trust me they are spot on.


On the first attempt I have