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#111 of 160 Re: thinkin of 2000 4.7 v8 4x4- not sure if 18 is to expect or 12 [bpeebles by dc_gruesome Aug 19, 2006 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Aug 18, 2006 4:55 pm) Thanks for the response- the truck was an automatic... and ive decided against that particular truck - however I'm defineatly set on getting a Dak. I'll also look into Redline and see if there are any local retailers around. Thanks again... i can live with 23 mpg anyday Trace
#112 of 160 Re: thinkin of 2000 4.7 v8 4x4- not sure if 18 is to expect or 12 [dc_gruesome] by eharri3 Sep 03, 2006 (10:58 am)
Replying to: dc_gruesome (Aug 18, 2006 1:46 pm) About a million different factors affect mileage from when you fire up the truck to when you park it at the end of the day. Too many people have a pre-conceived notion of what they deem acceptable and what they don't and if they don't get it they start chasing after problems that don't exist. I've been in my dealership and heard service guys have to give the same speach over and over to people who saw the numbers on the sticker and ignored the part that says it varies based upon conditions. Mileage will vary based on traffic conditions, driving style, weather, time of year and formulation of gasoline among a variety of other things.   I bought my 04 Quad 4/7 4x4 10/03, right before winter with 8 miles on the clock. I got mid 11s to mid 12s for the first 20 thousand miles. Then it went to an average of mid 14s in normal mixed driving. Sometimes 14.9 in normal driving if I'm gentle but 15 mpg in every day driving continues to elude me. On a couple of road trips I managed high 18s but that was my very best ever with the truck broken in, cruise set at 55 but lots of steep brades. Maybe if I had been on flat roads I could have managed 19 or 20 but for my truck touching 20 mpg is an absolute best case scenario if I drive like my grandma, downhill both ways, in 75 degree weather. Mine has 3.55 rear.    In general I'd say if you're buying a V8 Dak you might get high teens or 20 mpg on a regular basis if it's a 2wd reg cab with few options. For the heavier extended/crew cab 4x4s, expect 14 mpg all around including highway and if you get anything better consider it a bonus. Most 4x4 non reg cab Daks don't really do alot better than HEmi Rams.
#113 of 160 Fuel Mileage: 2003 Dakota Club Cab, 4.7 auto, 3.55 LSD by dustyk Sep 13, 2006 (3:20 pm)
2003 Dakota Club Cab Sport 4x2, 4.7 with 545RFE, 3.55 LSD, Michelin LTX-M/S tires, 67961 miles.   My calculated mileage since 1 June 2006:   17.66 16.22 19.05 17.83 18.26 18.61 16.80 18.65 16.63 17.76 19.68 18.25 17.13 17.16 17.95 17.79 19.40 18.78 Average since 1 June 2006 = 16.923 Average to date = 16.84   All other things being equal, fuel consumption is highly dependent on driving style. While some claim "dismal" mileage, my experience and that of others is the Dakota will turn in EPA ratings plus when driven accordingly.   I normally drive sedately. Those tanks in the 16s represented use of the air conditioning. My driving is around town and country roads with about twenty-percent expressway driving. I live 3.4 miles from work. Since July all of my lubricants have been non-synthetic. Since 21 August the differential fluid has been Mopar 85-140W synthetic. My last plug, air filter, and PCV valve change was at 51,560 miles.   I have installed one size larger tire. All mileage recordings include an odometer correction of three-percent.   My top mileage ever recorded was 22.81 on interstate summer time highway driving at 65 MPH, loaded with approximately 1000 lbs. (ATV, passenger, equipment).   In my experience the superbly built 4.7 motor does not fully break in until 35,000 miles plus, some even more. My year-over-year average indicates that mine is still breaking in, albeit slowed down in the last year.   Regards,
#114 of 160 Re: thinkin of 2000 4.7 v8 4x4- not sure if 18 is to expect or 12 [bpeebles] by blk4x4 Feb 16, 2007 (6:00 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Aug 18, 2006 4:55 pm) what is the part # that you used for the xmission or what weight did you use cause i changed all mine and couldn't find it anywhere other than the dealer Replies to this message: soraith (Jul 27, 2007 4:57 pm) ronslakie1 (Jul 28, 2007 4:42 am) bpeebles (Aug 10, 2007 5:16 pm)
#115 of 160 Re: thinkin of 2000 4.7 v8 4x4- not sure if 18 is to expect or 12 [blk4x4] by soraith Jul 27, 2007 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: blk4x4 (Feb 16, 2007 6:00 am) I have a 2007 Dakota, Quad cab, 4x4, 4.7 HO with under 1000 miles on it. I am currently getting 16mpg average on a 80 mile (30 highway miles 50 city miles round trip to work / home. The only Mods I have are Magnaflow cat backs and I changed over to Mobil 1 syn after 500 miles. With a heavy foot I drop to about 14mpg. I have checked into MANY mods but I keep getting the same responses from mechanics I know and trust. Except for using the best available Oils / Lubs and following the maintance schedual after break in LEAVE IT ALONE, at least til the warranty expires. I haven't had a chance to take it on a long drive to check highway mileage yet but I expect to get around 18-20 highway. My 07 already gets better mpg than the 02 4x4 v8 dakota I traded in. Replies to this message: ronslakie1 (Jul 28, 2007 4:42 am)
#116 of 160 Re: thinkin of 2000 4.7 v8 4x4- not sure if 18 is to expect or 12 [soraith] by ronslakie1 Jul 28, 2007 (4:42 am)
Replying to: soraith (Jul 27, 2007 4:57 pm) It is my understanding that the HO engine requires premium fuel, which your 02 probaly did not. As we all know the cost of premium over regular can be significant. Based on this how much better off are you with the 07 versus the 02?   Ron
#117 of 160 Re: thinkin of 2000 4.7 v8 4x4- not sure if 18 is to expect or 12 [blk4x4] by bpeebles Aug 10, 2007 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: blk4x4 (Feb 16, 2007 6:00 am) The RedLine fluid I used in my NV3500 manual xmission is "MTL".   Before selecting th RedLine "MTL" prodct, I eMailed daveredlineoil.com asking which of their products should be used in the NV3500 tranny.   Incase others wish to know, here are the RedLine lubes I used.   NV3500 xmission ==> MTL NV231 Xfer case ==> D4ATF 9.25" Rear Diff. with LSD ==> 75W90 C205F front Diff. ==> 75W90 Power Steering System ==>"Power Steering Fluid"   My only connection to Red Line lubes is because I researched many various synthetic lubes and Red Line stands out becuase of their use of ester base stocks. This class of syntetic oil is expensive, but I feel worth the extra cost.   For example, When the outside temparture was lower than -10F, it took somone with Popeye arms to steer it. This was because the "Dodge" powersteering fluid was too thick at those low tempartures. After trying several different kinds of PS fluids, ONLY the RedLine PS fluid worked at those low tempartures. A simular improvement was noted when shifting the NV3500 xmission.
#118 of 160 To recall.... by dcwestby Oct 14, 2007 (3:47 am)
I once had a 92 Dakota, club cab, with 168k miles on it. It was rigged for towing a 5th wheel camping trailer when I got it used. So the v6 it had [3.9L] did really good for mileage, generally 20-25mpg highway and 17-19 city or so. But then again, that was 3 years ago that I had it. Aside from fuel gauge replacement and wire shorting problems. It was a good truck. But I'm not one to do car work myself too much, and so, it had to go. Driving something else now.
#119 of 160 fuel economy on '97 4x4 with 5.2L is awful! by stevekimble Nov 26, 2007 (4:38 pm)
About a year ago, We bought our 16 year-old son a '97 Dodge Dakota 4x4 with a 5.2L V-8 magnum. The more he drives it, the more he complains about the sorry mileage he's getting. It's around 11 or 12 mpg. I am confident that his driving habits are not a contributing factor. What steps do we need to take to try and improve this situation? Replies to this message: xscout (Nov 27, 2007 2:00 pm) mdawg25 (Jan 30, 2008 7:39 pm) xscout (Jan 31, 2008 5:19 pm) and 1 more... bpeebles (Jan 31, 2008 5:46 pm)
#120 of 160 Re: fuel economy on '97 4x4 with 5.2L is awful! [stevekimble] by xscout Nov 27, 2007 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: stevekimble (Nov 26, 2007 4:38 pm) A four wheel drive pickup with a 318 V8 and a teenage driver is not a good combo for good gas mileage . Heck, if I had something with that much fun potential I don't know if I would do much better! Aside from driving habits, make sure you have good spark plugs and a fresh air cleaner. Try a synthetic oil/oil blend at your next oil change. Keep your tire pressures as high as you can within the recomendations. If it is ready for new tires try to get something closer to a car tire tread rather than the monster mudder type tire. Keep exterior accessories such as lights and grill guards off or to a minimum. Put a cover on the bed if it is open or drop the tailgate when driving at higher speeds. The original EPA estimates were about 15/18 mpg for this vehicle. At ten years of age you probably will not be able to get quite that even if you do everything you can. Replies to this message: mdawg25 (Jan 30, 2008 7:39 pm) xscout (Jan 31, 2008 5:19 pm) kcram (Feb 01, 2008 2:45 pm) bpeebles (Jan 31, 2008 5:46 pm)

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