Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
Hi all,
I have a 1997 B2500 Dodge Day Van 5.2L V8 and would like
to know the official fuel consumption either in miles/gallon or
litres/100Km.
I have tried to find the information in the manual and on
the internet, but not having a lot of luck.
I hope somebody has the information.
Thanks,
Lee.
I have a 1997 B2500 Dodge Day Van 5.2L V8 and would like
to know the official fuel consumption either in miles/gallon or
litres/100Km.
I have tried to find the information in the manual and on
the internet, but not having a lot of luck.
I hope somebody has the information.
Thanks,
Lee.
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Yes mine are MPG.
Only once in a while do I use both feet. Now I do drive at 70 MPH on the highway for right now. Gas goes much higher then I will start dropping my speed.
Here is a link to the EPA website.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
In the search click on 1997, Dodge, then B1500/2500 van 2WD. This will list several versions and give you what the estimates are.
Only once in a while do I use both feet. Now I do drive at 70 MPH on the highway for right now. Gas goes much higher then I will start dropping my speed.
Here is a link to the EPA website.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
In the search click on 1997, Dodge, then B1500/2500 van 2WD. This will list several versions and give you what the estimates are.
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In my many x country journeys I was being a little OCD about my fuel mileage, I did find that above 68MPH there was a wall that would drop me below the 15 mpg barrier, but below that 68 mph, 16mpg or better depending on headwinds. I assume the raised roof lowers this number somewhat over a non raised roof.
On one 200 mile section under construction I was forced to drive a steady 58 by the Semi in front of me in the one available lane. The mileage did not rise significantly over that of 68mph.
I also find that I can do better than the cruise control in achieving maximum mpg except on the flattest of terrain with a wandering mind.
On one 200 mile section under construction I was forced to drive a steady 58 by the Semi in front of me in the one available lane. The mileage did not rise significantly over that of 68mph.
I also find that I can do better than the cruise control in achieving maximum mpg except on the flattest of terrain with a wandering mind.
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Last time I really did a mileage check was on an '79 B100, carbureted 5.2L SWB cargo on a 10,000 KM trip to Victoria (B.C.), and after much experimenting with jets and rods, the best I could get was 18 MPG (Imperial gallons) at around 110KM/Hr. The best jet combination came from a "Lean Burn" carburetor. Just returned from a 6000KM trip to Newfoundland in an '89 B150 5.2 L and it cost about $20-22 per hour to operate or about 5L /100 KM. This one is dual fuel (propane) and that usually yields 4L / 100 city or 5L / 100 HWY. Propane in Toronto is currently .40/L
Last edited by lilredex; 08-09-2009 at 02:15 PM.