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#52 of 391 Dodge Ram Diesel Chip Actual Experience by taxspeaker Oct 02, 2005 (9:44 am)
Hi all,   I own an '03 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel with 41,000 miles. I am a CPA and carefully monitor expenses, mileage, etc, particularly since I put myself thru college as a Chrysler mechanic. I recently installed a "chip" on the Ram. Mileage prior to the chip's installation averaged 17.2 mpg for the first 38,271 miles of ownership. SInce the installation of the chip mileage has increased to 25.2 mpg. I rarely "get on it", do not pull a trailer often, and drive nearly 100% highway. There is a noticeable power increase, although I rarely need it. I am unworried about exhaust gas temps as I dont push the engine, generally drive at or near the speed limit and don't need the power. I have actually found the last few yanks I am even driving more conservatively trying to coax this mosnter into 26 mpg! Replies to this message: jlaw91 (Oct 03, 2005 5:47 pm) gixxerg (Oct 07, 2005 3:27 pm) morempg4me (Oct 12, 2005 7:53 pm) 2500diesel (Oct 13, 2005 12:09 pm) jly (Oct 17, 2005 7:58 pm) drexel (Oct 18, 2005 5:59 pm) cptnb (Oct 26, 2005 9:01 pm) deiselden (Nov 08, 2005 8:55 am) gord (Jun 06, 2006 4:28 pm) dfh10 (Jul 04, 2006 1:31 pm) taxspeaker (Jul 14, 2006 5:49 pm)
#53 of 391 Re: Dodge Ram Diesel Chip Actual Experience [taxspeaker] by jlaw91 Oct 03, 2005 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: taxspeaker (Oct 02, 2005 9:44 am) what kind of chip do you have in your Dodge truck. Currently looking for options considering the price of diesel fuel.   Thanks, Joseph
#54 of 391 Re: Dodge Ram Diesel Chip Actual Experience [taxspeaker] by gixxerg Oct 07, 2005 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: taxspeaker (Oct 02, 2005 9:44 am) Hey,   Please don't hold out the name of the chip. I've been looking for one and haven't really found one that I've liked, when it comes to gas mileage. Thanks for all your help.   Gary
#55 of 391 Re: Magic Chip ? [allan01] by fishman1 Oct 07, 2005 (8:54 pm)
Replying to: allan01 (Sep 06, 2005 5:44 am) i would like to know too i just got a 06 gmc diesel bigfish
#56 of 391 6.0 Power Stroke Milage by rustedhogger Oct 08, 2005 (6:59 am)
Hello everyone, I am looking for some input on what mileage people have and are getting with their Ford 6.0 diesel. A few weeks ago I purchased a slightly used (8300 miles) 2005 crew cab, short bed, F-250. No canopy. It has 3:73 gears. It has been leveled and has 35 inch tires. The previous owner put a high flow air filter in it and had 4'' exhaust installed all the way back, removing the catylitic converter. A local shop specializing in diesel after market products and performance said it had some type ( I forget which one he said) of power commander in it but it has been removed. It still has the pyrometer and wire leads under the hood. He said it has not been "chipped". So I believe it is stock other than what I mentioned. It runs great and I am amazed at the power coming from these diesels.   I have put about 700 miles on it and seem to be getting 12 MPG. This is a mix of highway and city with most being city. My drive to work is 11 miles one way with about half being on the highway traveling 65 MPH. I have been keeping the RPM's under 2000 when on the highway. I was hoping for better mileage than this. I have been told several times it should get 17-19 MPG and on some occasions even 22 when all conditions are favorable. I have been told twice that the mileage may not be that good until it gets 12-14 thousand miles on the engine.   So, with that, what have you folks been getting for MPG? What do you think it should be getting. Did you notice a mileage increase after several thousand miles being driven?   I do not want to do any other alterations as far as the engine or "chipping". It already runs great and has PLENTY of power. I do plan on re installing a pyrometer gauge since the thermocouple and wires are already there.   Thanks for your input. Replies to this message: diverdon1 (Nov 05, 2005 12:12 pm) diesel8 (Dec 23, 2005 8:06 pm) steergazer (Jan 15, 2008 10:01 am)
#57 of 391 Re: Dodge Ram Diesel Chip Actual Experience [taxspeaker] by morempg4me Oct 12, 2005 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: taxspeaker (Oct 02, 2005 9:44 am) Is this the WORKHORSE module found at www.888luvdiesel.com?
#58 of 391 Re: Dodge Ram Diesel Chip Actual Experience [taxspeaker] by 2500diesel Oct 13, 2005 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: taxspeaker (Oct 02, 2005 9:44 am) We all would like to know what type of chip it is!!!
#59 of 391 Re: Dodge Ram Diesel Chip Actual Experience [taxspeaker] by jly Oct 17, 2005 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: taxspeaker (Oct 02, 2005 9:44 am) We all would like to know what type of chip it is!!! I have Dogde 04 RAM 2500 4x2
#60 of 391 Idle noise by f250guy Oct 17, 2005 (8:26 pm)
i have a 2004 f250 super duty 4x4 with a 6 litre diesel, and recently while idleing it will get so quiet i almost cant hear it. Then it comes back in 3 to 4 secs? please help#$

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