06 SLT 4x4 Fuel Mileage
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06 SLT 4x4 Fuel Mileage
So I have a 06 SLT 4X4 and my in town mileage sits around 11.8 to 12.5. Does anyone else have these low MPG? I know that the estimated in town should be around 13/14 and on highway around 17/19. I am lucky to get 15 on the highway. My truck only has 108K. The only thing I have done to the engine is put a CAI from airaid on it, but even before that it was getting the same fuel mileage. Is there anything I should do to help increase my MPG as I am tired of putting $40+ a week for less than 200 miles on a tank.
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So I have a 06 SLT 4X4 and my in town mileage sits around 11.8 to 12.5. Does anyone else have these low MPG? I know that the estimated in town should be around 13/14 and on highway around 17/19. I am lucky to get 15 on the highway. My truck only has 108K. The only thing I have done to the engine is put a CAI from airaid on it, but even before that it was getting the same fuel mileage. Is there anything I should do to help increase my MPG as I am tired of putting $40+ a week for less than 200 miles on a tank.
They are big, heavy, square, and many have a nice-sounding V8 that rewards generous use of the right foot.
#4
Oh I know its not a smartcar. I have replaced the lower control arms on both sides and put a 1.5" shock/strut spacers, so maybe a little aerodynamic drag increase due to that. I don't have a lead foot, gas here is close to $3 a gallon and can't afford to. Just looking at what I could change out or replace that may help squeeze a few more MPG than I have now. I am getting ready to replace the Throttle Position Sensor and then then after that will be the coil-over packs and then plugs soon, maybe that might help a bit.
#5
Oh I know its not a smartcar. I have replaced the lower control arms on both sides and put a 1.5" shock/strut spacers, so maybe a little aerodynamic drag increase due to that. I don't have a lead foot, gas here is close to $3 a gallon and can't afford to. Just looking at what I could change out or replace that may help squeeze a few more MPG than I have now. I am getting ready to replace the Throttle Position Sensor and then then after that will be the coil-over packs and then plugs soon, maybe that might help a bit.
#7
Here's a guy who swapped in a diesel into a 3rd gen. If you have tons of money and time, it can be done.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ave-built.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...ave-built.html
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#8
I showed 16.3 mpg at my last fillup which was good, had been in the 14's the past couple months. I quit bitching a long time ago since i rarely have to put any money into this truck, it averages out. You do get penalized for having 4wd, plus any tire upgrade will knock down economy as well.
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