I average 16-17 empty. Today I averaged 9.8 MPG over 250 miles towing two
snowmobiles on an aluminum trailer (y2k 5spd 3.92lsd). I'm starting to
wonder why the heck I bought a dakota instead of a full size, and am
seriously considering getting a Ram. If I'm going to get that kind of
crappy mileage, I might as well have the extra room and capacity.
/Curt
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Jon
> Subject: DML: Re: 4.7 vs 3.9 gas consumption?
>
> I've heard a bunch of 4.7 owners say they get the same or
> better mileage as
> I do. I attributed it to my Gen II's lack of aerodynamics. My
> next truck,
> if it's a Dak, will have a 4.7/5-speed combo, hopefully will be more
> powerful, more fun (always liked manual transmissions), and
> pick up a mile
> per gallon or two to boot :-)
>
> --
> -Jon
> jonsdak@midmaine.com
> http://jonsdakota.tripod.com
> 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.25 axle, "BackRack"
> Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover,
> and front
> license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
> BugShield, Jensen MP-3310 CD/MP3 Receiver, Pioneer TS-G1347's in front,
> TS-A5713's in rear, Bulldog RS-82 Remote Starter
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