When I first got my '01 4.7L RC 2X4 5speed 3.92, my first trip I got 19.2
MPG with about 800 miles on the odometer (that was to the drap strip).
Switched to 5W30 Mobil 1 with 6k miles on the odometer about a month ago. I
just got back from a cross state trip and averaged 21.3 MPG. I don't drive
like grandpa, but I try to keep it within 10 mph of the limit and I've been
know to agreevate a Mustang or 2 (did have it up to around 90 doing that on
this trip).
I also would like to know what weight of synthetics 4.7L owners are using in
their trannys and diffs..
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <spammikeREMOVE@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 9:54 PM
Subject: DML: Bad milage
> Is it just me or is this really bad milage? I'm hoping that this is
because
> the truck is still new, and it will get better as it breaks in. I have a
> 2001 Dakota CC 4X4, 4.7L, auto, 3.55 LSD, P265/70R16 tires. The truck has
> 1000 Km on it and I'm on my 4th tank of gas. Milage to date is:
>
> 11.5 MPG 8.64G/100
>
> 4.9 Km/L 20.3 L/100
>
> I estimate about 80Uity and 20 1987015280ghway up to this point. I'm not
driving
> it that hard as I'm still letting it break in, however I do step on it
from
> time to time.
>
> On a side note, I'm going to put Amsoil synthetics in the engine, tranny,
> and diff's at 10,000 Km. Can anyone tell me which they use in their truck
> (0W30, 5W30, 20W50, and 75W90 or 80W90 in the diffs)?
>
> Thanks for the help,
> Mike
>
>
>
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