Why did my MPG drop?
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Why did my MPG drop?
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]
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]