Dodge Ram Mods for Better MPG
Slideshow: Dodge Ram owners know that their truck is not going to get the MPG of a Prius. But with rising gasoline prices, they would like to be able to stretch a few more miles per gallon out of their fuel tank. This article suggests several ways to go about improving your Dodge Ram's MPG.
August 8, 2018
Introduction
This article applies to the Dodge Ram (1994-present).
Back in 1972, the EPA started listing City and Highway MPG numbers based on their testing protocols. People were told that these were guidelines and that "Your mileage may vary." And, it usually did vary. MPG numbers did give the customer a way to gauge the relative MPG numbers of the vehicle they were considering versus others in that category. Dodge Ram buyers knew that their truck wasn't going to get the 124 MPG of the BMW i3 BEV. Nor were they going to get the 0.5 MPG of an M1A1 Abrams tank.
Modern Fuel Economy
These days, owners of Dodge Rams report an average of 9-17 MPG, combined city and highway. When a buyer purchased a Dodge Ram in 1994, the average cost of a gallon of gas was $1.11. With the cost of gas going up by almost 200%, today's owners would like to squeeze a few more miles out of each gallon of gas. There are three ways to do this: modify your driving habits, modify your truck, or do both. Modifying your driving habits should take no time at all, but modifying your truck will take several hours.
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Driving Habits
Before getting into modifications to the truck, it's important to make sure that bad driving habits are not getting in the way of good MPG. Be sure to check your tire pressure, perform all required maintenance so your drivetrain and powertrain are in good shape, and most importantly, don't drive aggressively. Try to stay off the throttle as much as possible and avoid high RPMs.
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Modify Your Truck
If, after trying to drive with the goal of better fuel efficiency, you aren't seeing it, there are other ways to improve your MPG by modifying your Dodge Ram. They deal with improving engine performance and fuel efficiency. And most of them deal with improving air flow through from the air intake to the exhaust. These are modifications that Dodge Ram owners feel improve their MPG numbers.
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