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284 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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This is the place to discuss (or even brag about) the mileage performance of your Ram pickup!
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Concerning fuel mileage: I own a 2006 with 5.7ltr and mds. The only modifications are nitrogen filled tires (35PPI) and synthetic oil, With cruise set at 70 mph I can regularly get well over 21 miles per gallon (latest trip from Ringgold to Kingsland Ga was 21.9) City not much better than advertized (l6.1) I've also found that although Dodge recommends 89 octane for the HEMI, better milage can be obtained from 87 octane. Next trip I"ll set the cruise to 65 mph (my Dodge book says MDS works ONLY up to 65 mph! So far, nobody can verify that. Dodge also says that the 2009 model extends the speed limit for the same engine and MDS to 70 mph. Kind of makes one wonder, huh?
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Replying to: ramrod2 (Jan 23, 2008 8:06 am) Just picked up a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 3 months ago. Have been getting about 15 MPG both City and Highway combined. Truck is less than 3 months old, not sure if it gets better once broken or not. I have a few quesitons for you experienced Ram owners: 1. Just wondering what Nitrogen filled tires do? 2. Where can i find a good "larger" aftermarket drivers seat or an OEM seat from a 2500/3500 model Ram? The one in my 1500 is too narrow to be comfortable, the seats in the larger Rams are bigger and more comfortable but Dodge says they can't order me a full seat!!! 3. On that gas mileage issue, the manual says to use 89 octane. That said, try to follow my logic and see if this makes sense: 87 octane gas is $3.00 per gallon & 89 octane is $3.10 per gallon so on a 25 gallon fill up, I would spend $2.50 more per fill up with 89 than with 87. If I get 1 more mile per gallon with 89 but am spending $2.50 more per fill up, thats the same as getting 1 less MPG with 87 therefore equaling the same dollar amount per fill up. Is this logic correct? If so, seems like a wash to me and I would be spending the same amount what ever gas I choose, 87 or 89 octane?? Am I thinking correctly here or did I smell too many gas fumes while filling up today? Is 87 bad for the HEMI engine or why is the reason Dodge recommends 89? Oh by the way, a fill up toda was $73.05 with 89 octane.  Thanks to all who respond. p.s. LOVE my 2007 RAM but has anyone see the new 2009 Ram on Youtube? This video and new 09 RAM rock!!! http://youtube.com/watch?v=beoKW6ya1gw&feature=related Ski in TX
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2009 1500 is AWESOME! I'll be another year older by the time they come out; so you think 68 is a little old to be so enthused by a truck?
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Replying to: ramrod2 (Feb 03, 2008 6:39 am) |
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Replying to: stanoski (Jan 23, 2008 6:48 pm) While in the military, we used nitrogen to fill engine containers before air lifting to whereever. Speaking of loyalty, I've owned Dodge trucks since 1988 (they were twins to the Mitsubichi back then). I honestly can tell you that I can count the major poblems I've had on one hand! |
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Replying to: marsha7 (Jun 20, 2007 7:21 am) |
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Replying to: ky bob (Apr 29, 2005 12:02 am) 
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I upgrade my truck with a 6" suspension lift and 35" tires in 20" wheels, I add air intake and programed the computer for better fuel milage,; Want to find out if there's anybody who has the same type of truck and upgrades to compare the gas milage with mine and if you know what can be done to help with the performance and gas milage.?? "12.6 MPG in highway and 11.0 MPG or sometimes less in town". 
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Replying to: roadking7 (Apr 05, 2006 8:23 pm) |
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Replying to: gpino (Feb 21, 2008 12:06 am) Most mods, such as CAI, chip, and exhaust mods tend to do very little considering the cost you must put in to the truck. Lifts, and oversized tires are bigggggg killers of MPG. stock tires, no lift, and a light foot is the only way. Going with higher octane has been proven to NOT improve mileage. Also, when you get a chip, it advances the timing and you will HAVE to use higher octane fuel. going with higher octane is only needed to cure engine knock, due to advanced timing or other issues. good luck.
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