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#27 of 284 other V6 averages by kennethm1 May 11, 2005 (9:55 am)
is there anyone out there that has a 2005 ram 1500 V6 that could report on the fuel consumption in the city and on the highway. i would like feedback from people that drive where things are pretty flat. i live in south florida. it is a regular cab short bed (construction crew model i refer to it as) and my experience in the past is they don't quite get what the big mpg numbers on the sticker price states it should average. sticker say 16 city 21 hwy. a friend of mine has a ford 8 cly and averaged 17 going to atlanta. i hope that with my 6 banger will at least get the 19 mark on the hwy and 15 in the city. i haven't taken it on a road trip to see what it gets but so far i am only getting 13 city i am assuming when people figure their fuel economy they to calculate it having run the air conditioner like i did in the city and will do when i calculate my mpg when i take the highway road trip. i assume most people do but just want to make sure we are comparing apples to apples. anxiously awaiting your replies. Replies to this message: dustyk (May 17, 2005 6:41 pm) kennethm1 (May 18, 2005 11:40 am) jtr (Jun 09, 2005 12:49 pm)
#28 of 284 Re: other V6 averages [kennethm1] by dustyk May 17, 2005 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: kennethm1 (May 11, 2005 9:55 am) I know a gentleman here in town that has a 2003 RAM short box, V6 automatic. He gets 17-18 around town and has reported 23 on the highway. He's in his seventies and drives very cautiously. It's not what I would call Kansas flat around here, either.   Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: kennethm1 (May 18, 2005 11:40 am) jtr (Jun 09, 2005 12:49 pm)
#29 of 284 Re: other V6 averages [dustyk] by kennethm1 May 18, 2005 (11:40 am)
Replying to: dustyk (May 17, 2005 6:41 pm) thanks for your reply. i have not had the chance to recalculate. after a week or ten days of driving easy i went to gas it up and swiped my card at the pump. well for some reason they only allowed 50 bucks to go on the credit card thus i couldn't fill the tank to get an accurate calclation. i was pissed lololo. that particular week i was a little more on the hwy than usual. i went ahead and calculated (even though i was a gallon or two from actually filling it) and i averaged 15.5. i would like to do a four or five hundred mile run all on interstate hwy and get a calculation. i just hope that the friggin pump won't cut me off before i am able to fill it. thanks for the reply kenny Replies to this message: jtr (Jun 09, 2005 12:49 pm)
#30 of 284 1500 QC 4x4 Hemi 20" tires by 3579 May 19, 2005 (7:21 pm)
cant get any better than 11.2 on the highway but im only driving 40 miles one way... bout 85 miles a day highway driving...bout to take her on a 340 mile trip and see what she gets...... i can only burn premium if not she doesnt run good, so we'll see
#31 of 284 Re: 2004 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab with CTD [mr_hemi] by cromzla May 25, 2005 (11:58 am)
Replying to: mr_hemi (Jan 19, 2005 3:54 pm) We have a 2003 Dodge 2500 Heavy Duty Quad Cab with CTD. Empty we average 20-22 MPG. When we have our Lance camper on board, we average 15-16 MPG. The truck handles the camper very well and is a pleasure to drive down the road.
#32 of 284 mileage reply by retirednak May 31, 2005 (2:42 pm)
We have a '03 3500 diesel w/373 gears, dually 4x4 club cab and 70,000 miles.  My overhead computer always says I'm getting 3-4 mpg better them I'm usually getting.  My best tank of fuel has been around 20 mpg, but I average around 15 mpg in the summer. My mileage really is poor during the winter, 12-13mpg.  I also have an Edge Power Programmer hooked up. If I drive on setting one it makes no difference in mileage,  yet I enjoy the extra low end getty up and passing power. We do have to run winter fuel a bit longer here in Alaska so mileage suffers on diesels.
#33 of 284 Re: other V6 averages [kennethm1] by jtr Jun 09, 2005 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: kennethm1 (May 18, 2005 11:40 am) The 50 bucks limit is most likely a limit placed on your credit card and not the gas pump. It is there to protect you if your card is stolen. I have encountered this too many times. I am going to have a discussion with my credit card co. before I take my next long trip. jtr
#34 of 284 Re: fuel mileage [stuball] by drtrvlr Jun 21, 2005 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: stuball (Apr 22, 2005 3:26 pm) I have a 2000 dodge ram 2500 4x4 . I normally get 10 combine city highway, 9.5 towing a 3 ton 3 horse trailer. I put my 1600 lb Camper on with or with the trailer and get 7. Wish I had a diesel   If you ever here of anything that works in the MPG dept let me know
#35 of 284 Fuel Mileage by dano4 Jun 23, 2005 (3:29 am)
I have a 2003 RAM 1500 Quad Cab HEMI with 16,000 miles. Mileage can be as high as 17-18 at 60-65 mph. Mileage drops to 14-15 mpg at 75-80 mph. Overall mileage with city/highway is 12-13 mpg. Worst mileage was towing a boat & trailer with a combined weight of over 6,000 pounds. Mileage was 7.5 and it felt like I was tied to a rock, even with the HEMI. Mileage is not great, but not much worse than the Chevrolet I owned. Truck quality is much better and a lot more fun to drive! This truck is a long-term keeper.
#36 of 284 Which one 4.7 or Hemi?? by ky bob Jul 03, 2005 (2:33 pm)
Thought I'd ask here and get some real answers. I am looking to buy a Ram 1500 but can not make up my mind for the 4.7 or Hemi. Is there that much difference between the two as far as gas mileage? I will not be towing anything. I am really leaning toward the Hemi at this moment. I have driven both and currently own a Chevy Silverado with the 5.3 Vortec which I average 16 mpg with a heavy foot. Most of my driving is 75% hwy. Replies to this message: dustyk (Jul 04, 2005 11:09 am) mgram (Jul 06, 2005 5:42 am) eatin4d (Oct 29, 2005 3:09 pm) eharri3 (Nov 04, 2005 10:18 am) dodging1 (Jun 15, 2006 6:56 am) chillin669 (Jun 15, 2006 8:36 am) dubbs (Jun 23, 2006 7:55 pm) dodging1 (Jul 06, 2006 7:06 am)

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