2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%
 

2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%!

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DaimlerChrysler announced today that the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) technology now available for HEMI-powered versions of the 2006 Durango will improve fuel economy for the SUV by as much as 20%.

MDS cylinder deactivation technology is offered in seven Chrysler Group vehicles and 85 percent of HEMI engines. MDS switches between 8 and 4 cylinder modes in 40 milliseconds.

Across all HEMI models, MDS technology is expected to save 60 million gallons of fuel by 2007.

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-Matt-

RE: 2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%
 

MDS is awesome! 20% is great!

RE: 2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%
 

what does it sound like on 4 cylinders?

RE: 2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%
 

well if it's anything like the magnum it sounds the same running in 4 cylinder mode, I have yet to notice any difference in sound on my magnum when it switches between the two.

RE: 2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%
 

i dont know how much 20% improved gas milage will matter on a HEMI.... regular driving, my uncle is lucky to get 10mpg on his HEMI ram 2500

RE: 2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%
 

2mpg is better than nothing.

RE: 2006 Durango w/MDS - gas mileage improved 20%
 

Most should average around 12-15... am I wrong?

Example, my mother's V-10 Triton R.V. gets 7-9 MPG. If your uncle's HEMI is getting the same MPG as a huge RV with a V-10...... get my point?