Gotta love more power and better gas mileage ;-)
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: RayB <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2003 9:46 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Gas Mileage for '92-'95 318 with Auto, 4x2 ????
>
>Well, I only make one highway trip per year, 200 miles each way, with the
AC
>on about half the time and with about 400 pounds of gear in the bed. With
>the MP R/T cam and stock intake manifold I had been getting 21+ mpg at 70
>mph. Last year with a Hughes cam and M1 intake it was down to 20 mpg.
>
>I'll be making the same trip in about 2 weeks but I expect the mileage to
be
>lower this year as I have ported heads and a non-lockup trans/converter
this
>time. I'll let you know how it turns out.
>
>A few things to consider, beyond the basic tune-up stuff, are use of a
>tonneau cover, keeping windows closed, proper tire inflation and front end
>alignment, making sure no calipers or parking brakes are sticking, and
>synthetic lubes wherever practical. (don't overfill anything. I run the
>engine a 1/2 quart below full) I've also found over the years in several
>of my vehicles that the MP PCM increased my mileage. (but it does require
>premium fuel) Use the cruise control if you have it.
>
>See my specs in the link below...
>RayB
>http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Dan
>> Kramarsky
>>
>> I would be interested in learning from other '92 to '95 318
>> owners with auto
>> and 4x2:
>>
>> What gas mileage are you getting for mostly highway driving ( 60
>> to 75 MPH )
>>
>> ( i'm seeing about 13.7 to 14 on regular grade)
>>
>> thanks !!!!!!!!!!
>> -dan
>
>
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