I can attest to this. I have been able to get 20-21 MPG in both my 98 CC R/T
and in my 99 RC R/T. You must stay at 2k RPM . In my truck, this is at 60 MPH.
Not taht I drive that way, but sometimes I do just to see how good I can get
the MPG.
Jack 3
"Kevin L. Miller" wrote:
> My drive to work is all highway 42 miles 60-65 & 30 miles interstate 70 mph
> (roughly)
> Those are my best mpg's to date . As long as I keep my foot out of it I can
> get right around 18 consistently....My Btr in-law (has a 99 ram w/360) told
> me the trick is keep rpm's at 2k or below..for me that means 66 mph or
> less...It has worked for me. Only problem is I can't stand to drive slower
> than 70 on the Interstate.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Clinton O Holter <coholter@west.raytheon.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 9:06 AM
> Subject: DML: re: re:changed to synthetic
>
> > Jeeze Kevin, how do you drive ?
> > (how do you get such high MPGs ?)
> >
> > I admit I drive my truck like I drive my motorcycle ("redline in every
> > gear, frequently"),
> > but the best mileage I get around town is 13.5-15.5 MPG. On long flat
> > "cruise control" road
> > trips (75 MPH), the best I could get was 17.5 . . .
> >
> > Maybe my canopy is giving me a 2 MPG hit ?
> > (I read all the previously posted info . . . including the wind tunnel
> info
> > . . .)
> >
> > I've just added the Bosch 4417s and Quick-D . . . . I hope to see
> > improvement . . .
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ole
> >
> >
> > '01 Quad Cab 4.7L 4x4, 5 spd - - - 5000 Miles And Counting
> > Bright Silver Clearcoat
> > Gibson Catback
> > Quick-D Intake
> > Bosch 4417s + Mobil 1
> > SnugTop XTraVision + BedRug
> >
> >
> > > ------------------------------
> >
> > > Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 13:46:43 -0800
> > > From: "Kevin L. Miller" <kmrcdd@swbell.net>
> > > Subject: DML: re:changed to synthetic
> >
> > > The first tankful after I changed to synthetic & measured 18.82 mpg
> (best
> > b4
> > > that was 18.1) I check mpg continuously. Also noticed running & idling
> > > smoother & temp dropped 2-3 degrees.
> >
> > > kmrcdd@swbell.net
> > > Kevin
> > > 2000 4x4 QC 4.7L auto SLT+ 3.55 LSD Skids ,K&N, MAAP Nerfs, SS bedrails
> > > Catch-alls, Deflectors, White/Silver 180 TS, Bosch 4418 +4 Mobil-1
> >
> > > ------------------------------
> >
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