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#1 of 25 What add-on for the Dodge RAM really works to save MPG? by 98ddgram1500 Dec 31, 2007 (5:14 am)
I see the following claims on certian items to help with increasing your MPG, what really works? Cold Air intakes ? - they are sold with the theory they will save you up to 10% in MPG and add more poines. I have read that the oil based filters caused some O2 sensors to fail earlier than expected, causing a decrease in MPG. Exhausts ? Cat Back? Headers and true duals? - I am skeptical of the cat back systems, aside from them making your truck louder. High Flow Cats? Synthetic oil? Can I use this in my 98 dodge ram with 104K miles? Computer programmers/chips? I have read reviews on auto part sites stating they do nothing and are very expensive. Tire Size - going smaller will help? (width) Tire Pressure - inflating to max psi will help? This I know for sure, but lets hear your take on it... Spark Plugs - what works? I have seen this area of the market change drastically over the years, and some aren't cheap. What really works? Iginition systems - they are pricey, but does it do anything for MPG? Electric Radiator Fan - heard two sides about the electrical load will cause more drag from the alternator, and that while driving over a certain speed your clutched fan doesn't cause any drag. Low drag pulleys - they change the speed of the rotation of your belt driven components. Does it have a negitive affect on them? shouldn't they be spinning at the factory speeds? and the biggest myth I know, and have facts to prove they don't work, but like to hear people try to convince me of it... the tonneau cover / the dropped tailgate / removed the tailgate. They DO NOT SAVE you gas. I get 0.5MPG LESS with mine in the city. My proof (I know I have posted these links a few times, but here they are once more). MythBusters Episode 43 MythBusters Episode 64 now on to what I think are just gimmicks... Waxing your car to reduce air drag Tornado Fuel Saver Fuel line magnets add-on blowers (the hair dryer type)   What has worked for you? I would ask that you state your truck model, year, 4x4 or 4x2, fuel type, and all those add-ons that worked or didn't work. Use real MPG numbers, not what your computer display is telling you. I found that if I spend over $1200 in add-ons I could save up to 20% in MPG, but thats a lot of money to find out I didn't and is it worth it on a 1998?   this is a great site also, http://fueleconomy.gov Replies to this message: 04ram1500 (Jan 07, 2008 8:56 pm) 98ddgram1500 (Jan 08, 2008 3:35 am) flash46 (Aug 22, 2008 9:59 pm) tazzar (Aug 27, 2008 1:55 pm)
#2 of 25 Re: What add-on for the Dodge RAM really works to save MPG? [98ddgram1500] by 04ram1500 Jan 07, 2008 (8:56 pm)
Replying to: 98ddgram1500 (Dec 31, 2007 5:14 am) I had an 02 ram 1500 4x4 with the 4.7L. when i got the truck it had a k & n intake on it so i don't have a point of reference form before to compare it to but... i did put o n a cat back duel exhaust by Gibson and my mpg went from 10 - 11 in the city. It might be better some place other than where i live though. I am in the pittsburgh area and it is all hills anf valleys here. Not only did the exhaust make the truck sound great it also gave it a noticable kick in the pants when the light turned green. I have an 04 ram now with all the same equipment and plan to put the exhaust on this one soon as well. I hope this is helpfull info. Replies to this message: 98ddgram1500 (Jan 08, 2008 3:35 am) flash46 (Aug 22, 2008 9:59 pm) tazzar (Aug 27, 2008 1:55 pm)
#3 of 25 Re: What add-on for the Dodge RAM really works to save MPG? [04ram1500] by 98ddgram1500 Jan 08, 2008 (3:35 am)
Replying to: 04ram1500 (Jan 07, 2008 8:56 pm) I also signed up on a dodge forum, seems like there are a lot of things that an aging Ram has issues with that would help put the MPG's back. Like the plenum gasket goes and lets oil in to the intake, and torque converters go, along with many other issues... I hate my truck and i just got it. so i need to find a way to make it last a year or two more before I can afford to get rid of it.   Replies to this message: flash46 (Aug 22, 2008 9:59 pm)
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#8 of 25 Re: What add-on for the Dodge RAM really works to save MPG? [98ddgram1500] by flash46 Aug 22, 2008 (9:59 pm)
Replying to: 98ddgram1500 (Jan 08, 2008 3:35 am) I have 2007.5 Mega Cab 6.7L 2500 4x4. I installed an Air Raid cold air intake system and got 1.5 mpg improvement. I next installed an inline Fitch Fuel Catalyst and got another 2.5 mpg. Total cost approx 550.00. My mileage now stands at 15.5 city and 19.5 hwy. at 75mph.
#9 of 25 remo by minardi Aug 27, 2008 (10:52 am)
Any tips on improving mileage in an '07 1500 Quad Cab with 5.7 Hemi? Truck got decent mileage when new last summer. Seems to have gotten worse with age(approx. 20K miles later). I do mostly highway driving and it doesn't seem to matter if I drive 65 or 75, I average about 13 mpg(calculated, not using truck's computer). Replies to this message: stanoski (Aug 27, 2008 12:25 pm)
#10 of 25 Re: remo [minardi] by stanoski Aug 27, 2008 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: minardi (Aug 27, 2008 10:52 am) I also have an 07 Ram 1500 HEMI (that thing got a HEMI?) and have got 13.2 mpg (worst) and up to 18.6 (best) since new. I have approx: 11K miles on my RAM now. Usually averaging just under 15 mpg (actual, not computer read-out which is not too accurate). In the summer here in TX, its hot as he!! so I run the AC full time resulting in a 1 to 2 mpg reduction in MPG. I also went with a freer flowing air filter (judge is still out on this) and recently went to synthetic oil (after 10K of mileage on convention dinosour oil). I do 1/2 & 1/2 City/highway and drive like an old-lady. Its sad you have to drive a HEMI like that or else you pay out the wad for fuel. Put your foot into in and mileage goes WAY down. I noticed about a 1 to 2 MPG increase after the filter & oil combo getting me back to where I was prior to running the AC all the time. In the winter overall mileage should improve but a cold engine gets less MPG so only time will tell. 13 MPG seems low bro but I dont know your driving habits and other MPG / environmental factors. Let me know what you find out if you get any good pointers.   Ski in TX

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