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36 mpg out of a VM 3.0 diesel?

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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Default 36 mpg out of a VM 3.0 diesel?
Pretty good article on the VM 3.0 diesel.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ram/201...-ar160653.html
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Notice it said "(momentary)" when talking about 36mpg. I got a 5.7 Hemi that can get a momentary 80 mpg when going down hill with no throttle. Don't read anything into that.
 
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Didn't read anything into it, but it is a catchy title. Anyway, when have you ever heard of a tester coasting downhill
 
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I wouldn't take any number as gospel until the customer feedback starts coming in. Probably some Dart owners out there that would approve of that advice as well.
 
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26mpg would be more realistic
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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No diesel "ram sport" model available either
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by LU229
26mpg would be more realistic
I agree, EPA estimate will probably be 2 to 3 mpg less than the Jeep.
 
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29k ain't bad for a brandnew diesel pickup, even though it is on the lowest trim model.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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At what the cost of maint & parts (and added cost of fuel) will be for this diesel.
"BUT WAIT, you dont change the oil as often" but yet it costs more to do it when you do.

6 of this, 6 of that
1/2 empty, 1/2 full
Yep, keepin the hemi... happy happy happy
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Deadsquiggles
29k ain't bad for a brandnew diesel pickup, even though it is on the lowest trim model.
And most will expect it to pull buildings down just because its a diesel.
 
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