I heard that the computer was different than doing the math but
everytime I have done the divison after a fillup it has been dead on
accurate.
Unfortuantely it is dead on accurate at 12.8-13 MPG. I have 4.7 Auto
AWD with 3.92. The main problem I have with MPG is driving around San
Diego, too damn many canyons with stops at the bottom. I get about
5-6 MPG up several of the hills I have to climb to get home.
NITF
On Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:41:39 -0400, karsh@cox-internet.com ("Karsh")
wrote:
>That's what the overhead thing said anyway. So far when I run the tank to
>empty and actually do the math myself it comes out about 1 mpg less then the
>computer said. Anyone else have the overhead power convenience group and
>get this same problem?
>
>Karsh
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Dakota R/T QC
>Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 12:19 PM
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: CR "Quad Cab" ratings
>
>
>Thats great MPG for a truck. I don't do much highway driving, will see next
>month when i go on vacation.
>""Karsh"" <karsh@cox-internet.com> wrote in message
>news:000301c1095c$0bc6be60$6401a8c0@tcac.net...
>> Just got 21.6 mpg on the way home last night on the highway. Get about 11
>> to 12 in town though and mine is the 2001 4.7L Part-Time 4X4.
>>
>>
>> Karsh
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Dakota R/T QC
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 11:03 AM
>> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>> Subject: Re: DML: CR "Quad Cab" ratings
>>
>>
>> Keep in mind, the truck used by CR was full time 4 wheel drive. Thats why
>it
>> only got 13. I believe most 4wd 4.7 do a lot better. I have a 4.7 2wd
>5spd,
>> get 18 mpg
>> ""Mr. Plow"" <adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:F124GryWtIIZS2TRqf600000f3f@hotmail.com...
>> > So basically, the Dakota being the fattest of the bunch, and with about
>> the
>> > middle amount of Hp still blew all the others away. :)
>> > And as for gas mileage, that 13 lokks pretty good compared to mine.
>> > hehehehe
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > The Adam Blaster
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > >
>> > >CR's Aug. issue rates the Ford Explorer Sport Trax (210hp, 4.0L,V6,
>4,410
>> > >lb),
>> > >Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (230hp, 4.7L, 4,765 lb), Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
>> > >SR-5
>> > >(190hp, 3.4L, V6, 3,875 lb), Chevolet S-10 Crew Cab L5 (190hp, 4.3L,
>V6,
>> > >4,145 lb),
>> > >and Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SC (270hp, 3.3L SC V6, 4,285 lb) in that
>> > >order.
>> > >
>> > > 0-60 1/4 overall fuel
>> > >economy price as tested
>> > >Explorer 9.6 17.4 15
>> > > 28,060
>> > >Dakota 8.9 16.8 13
>> > > 30,980
>> > >Tacoma 9.6 17.4 16
>> > > 27,021
>> > >S-10 10.2 17.8 15
>> > > 25,637
>> > >Frontier 9.6 17.4 14
>> > > 17,994
>> > >
>> > >They liked the Dak's roomy, comfortable cabin, strong V8, longer bed,
>> > >full-time 4wd. Ride and handling was rated as not bad for this class.
>> > >Gave a thumbs down on the fuel economy (while acknowledging the
>> > >strong V8 and heavier body), below par brakes (where have we heard
>> > >this before), and worst than average reliability.
>> > >
>> >
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