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#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)
#37 of 284 Re: Which one 4.7 or Hemi?? [ky bob] by dustyk Jul 04, 2005 (11:09 am)
Replying to: ky bob (Jul 03, 2005 2:33 pm) You can expect the EPA ratings for gas mileage when driven carefully. If you have an aggressive driving style, both will suffer, but I think the Hemi will suffer more.   Most of the people I know or have talked to are getting slightly better gas mileage with the 4.7, especially city-type driving. On the highway with cruise control used there might not be much difference between the Hemi and the 4.7.   Best regards, Dusty
#38 of 284 Re: Which one 4.7 or Hemi?? [ky bob] by mgram Jul 06, 2005 (5:42 am)
Replying to: ky bob (Jul 03, 2005 2:33 pm) Do yourself a favor and get the hemi. It is SO much more fun to drive and the mileage isn't that bad. I usually get 14 or 15 around town and 18 or 19 on the freeway. (rwd, 3.92 gears) Plus the 5 speed auto that is mated to the hemi is the best Chrysler transmission I have ever driven.
#39 of 284 2005 Dodge 1500 Hemi Mileage by rosiedad Oct 04, 2005 (11:27 am)
I just purchased the New Dodge Ram 1500 with the Hemi, I love the truck but was thinking of geting a programmer or chip for it. I want to let it run a little more free and also eek out a little more milage (don't we all). I keep my foot out of it as best I can but still only get 14 mpg average. Does anyone have any experiences with programmers, I have heard bad things about the jet products but who know what is true.   Thank you for your responses in advance Replies to this message: blkhemi (Oct 04, 2005 1:57 pm) blkhemi (Oct 04, 2005 2:00 pm)
#40 of 284 Re: 2005 Dodge 1500 Hemi Mileage [rosiedad] by blkhemi Oct 04, 2005 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: rosiedad (Oct 04, 2005 11:27 am) I use Hypertech's in all my rides. They have proven reliablilty unlike the Jet products. Hypertech's easy-to-dial-in programming is amazing.
#41 of 284 Re: 2005 Dodge 1500 Hemi Mileage [rosiedad] by blkhemi Oct 04, 2005 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: rosiedad (Oct 04, 2005 11:27 am) I use Hypertech's in all my rides. They have proven reliablilty unlike the Jet products. Hypertech's easy-to-dial-in programming is amazing.   P.S.-- I got an increase to 16.8 mpg on my '05 Hemi with the Daytona Pkg. when I upgraded my standard airbox to a K+N FIPK. It also helped with the throttle response of my truck(which was already great)
#42 of 284 Re: Work Truck [jamestracey] by cantankerous Oct 12, 2005 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: jamestracey (Mar 17, 2005 3:59 am) I have 2004 Dodge 3500 2wd cummins HO with a 3.73. I find the best I've registered on the avg econ Gauge is 20.2 on secondary roads under 65 MPH. On open road keeping up with traffic 70-75MPH it falls off to 19.4. If I let it roll back and forth to work mixed freeway and stop start. It averages out to 17.9. If I trounce on it on rain slick roads maybe 14.9.MPG. I find the best bet is to ease into Overdrive and then drop to 1400 to1750 RPM for best mileage   I have not changed the air filter or intake and I keep 50 PSI in the front ant 70PSI in the rear tires. I have not seen K& N filter for this truck. Is it an Air Box replacement kit for this. Replies to this message: blkhemi (Oct 12, 2005 4:51 pm) cantankerous (Oct 13, 2005 6:23 pm)
#43 of 284 Re: Work Truck [cantankerous] by blkhemi Oct 12, 2005 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: cantankerous (Oct 12, 2005 4:25 pm) Not only does K&N have one for the Cummins, but Airaid and Bullydog to. Replies to this message: cantankerous (Oct 13, 2005 6:23 pm)

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