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Old 08-13-2007, 12:23 PM
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I have a 2003 Dodge Cummins diesel, 4 door long bed, 2 WD geared for the highway (sorry can't remember the ratio). I have 195,000 miles on this truck.

I typically get 21-22 driving around town in bad traffic. At 65 on the interstate I get 25.5. Hell, at 55 I have gotten almost 30. It has been a great truck.

I just had the oil changed (Rotella 15-40) and had the tires rotated and pressure checked to 50 in fron and 70 in back.

My mileage went from 21.5 to 18. this is the worst mikleage I have ever gotten.

We chacked the air filter, even though I had changed it recently. We checked for a fuel leak. No leaks.

Any ideas why this dramatic change for the worse?[/align]
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 12:41 PM
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Default RE: Why did my MPG drop?

You could try this post in the Diesel section... they may have more anwers for you..
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 03:37 PM
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i'm going to move this post over to the CTD section. You will get better answers there.
 



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