I am new to a Daytona, so need some help. What are some of the secrets to getting good gas mileage (besides not putting your foot thru the firewall) around town and on long trips. Also what should I expect? My other question is why are there so few posts on this site, has the word not gotten out or is everyone that owns one to busy putting miles on it.

 

Good gas mileage? Dunno about that
In regards to your second question, check out chargerforums.com

 

I own a 2007 Charger Daytona limited edition Sub Lime Green Pearl, as far as gas milage is concerned, I get anywheres from 13 to 16 in the city and on the hiway I have gotten as high as 26 miles to the gallon, as long asI keep my foot out of it and on cruise control. Hopes this helps you.

 

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new car.

In short the biggest factor for gas mileage is driving style.

These are heavy cars - 4200 lb+ so any change in speed willaffect fuel consumption. The faster that you change speed, the greater the affect on fuel mileage. Roll on or squeeze the throttle rather than mash it to accelerate. Keep a eye on traffic ahead so you can adjust soonerso your speed changes are more gradual and you lose less speed for some one making a turn for example.

Mods that improve breathing help out in them MPG dept. An engine is an air pump - the better it can suck in and push out, the more efficiently it runs. These mods include intakes and exhaust systems. Tuners/programmers help too. The caveat here is that you as develop more power (not a bad thing) the temptation to use it becomes greater. As a result, your driving style changes. If you drive a slightly modded carin a way thatI described above, you will get acceptable mileage for a car this heavy. You don't have to drive like a granny all the time, but keep the speed runs down to when you need them (Sorry, Officer, the devil made me do it ).

I have an 06 R/T with R&T with a cold air intake, cat back exhaust, and Predator tuner (the headers came in a couple of weeks ago and are still waiting for my time). On a level run at 55 in light traffic, I'll see 29-30 mpg. When I head South to see my son, I'll get 26 to 27 at 75 with lots of hills and traffic. Around town, I get 15-18 depending on traffic density.

Enjoy your car. Sometimes the extra fun is worth the price.

Redbeard

 

I am used to a Bronco with a 5 spd manual trans. With the Daytona am I better off using the Auto stick as a manual and the regular "D" for highwayor what for the better mileage?

 

Using Auto stick disables MDS which will not help MPG. Keep her in "D" to get better mileage.

 

Well in my driving experiances not using the cruise has netted me better mpg just as long as you keep a steady foot. And one important element is to make sure your tires are inflated to there maximum psi, cause if they are say 5-7psi below that then your mpg could suffer as much as 10%.