RE: dcanswers MPG reply

From: Wisotzkey, Rich (Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com)
Date: Tue Mar 06 2001 - 07:38:29 EST


Crit,
Is it to late to go back to the dealership and have it replaced under
warranty?
Rich - Ashburn, VA

-----Original Message-----
From: Crit Bennett [mailto:crit@engineer.com]
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 5:37 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: dcanswers MPG reply

It's so hard to find good help, ya know? This is what I got from
www.dcanswers.com

-------- I sent them this -------------
From: crit@engineer.com
Date: 03/04/01 21:05:01

           Form Selected:
           --------------
           Customer Type: Owner
                Category: Maintaining
            Sub Category: Vehicle Questions
       Brief Description:
       ------------------
Dakota Overhead Computer MPG Discrepancy
                Comments:
                ---------
Over the course of my ownership of my 2001 Dakota I've noticed that the
overhead computer MPG is considerably optimistic. I've tracked mileage over

the last 7500 miles and consistently get 80% to 85% of the mileage
indicated.
I'd be happy to attach a spreadsheet to help if possible. I've been told by
my
dealer that this cannot be adjusted or compensated for. For an additional
$385, I'd expect the overhead computer to be accurate to some reasonable
degree. Is there any way to adjust the readout through the DRB III scantool
or
anything else? The problem is very repeatable and never deviates from the
80%
to 85% window.

-------- They replied with this -------------

Dear Crit:

Thank you for your e-mail concerning the fuel economy of your
DaimlerChrysler
product.

The fuel usage estimates quoted for your vehicle were obtained by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency during their emissions certification
testing.
Each vehicle is tested by professional drivers under precisely controlled
laboratory conditions.

The mileage figures obtained by the Environmental Protection Agency should
be
considered as estimates to be used only for comparison purposes. The actual
mileage you can expect depends on the individual driving habits of the
person
using the vehicle, the conditions under which it is driven, and the
vehicle's
mechanical condition.

If, after considering all of the factors involved, you still feel that your
vehicle is not operating to its full potential, we suggest you arrange for
your
authorized Chrysler Corporation dealer to perform another detailed check of
your
vehicle.

Also, we have noticed that the address provided in your email is different
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