That's the "instantaneous" mileage, based upon throttle, speed, and how
much fuel is being consumed at that instant. Coast downhill and I'd
bet that MPG goes well over 30. It all works out.
--- Chris Spotts <ccs138@psu.edu> wrote:
> 5-6 mpg? ouch...
> What you need is an Insight for commuting... drain the battery on the
> way
> up....charge on the way down....drain up.....charge down.... :-)
>
> -Chris
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <NITF@work.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 9:49 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: CR "Quad Cab" ratings
>
>
> > 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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> > >
> >
> >
>
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-andy
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