On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:14:20 -0500, Terrible Tom
<SilverEightynine@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Hmmm - your trucks sound too new to be needing fuel injector cleaner...
> unless the gasoile in your necks of the woods is about as high quality as
> crude oil... I did my first MPG averages with the new Ram and I get a
> combined MPG of about 13. Assuming that my tires are the correct size and
> that my speedometer is reading correct.
>
> This is with about 850 miles of driving with 500 miles being open
> highway. This is a full size Ram with a 360, auto, and 4.10 limited slip
> gears, and Magnaflow catback resonator - and a VERY lose nut behind the
> wheel. I would say your MPG definatly is not normal. The 4.7 even with
> auto trannys should average better MPG than that. Its lighter - more
> powerful and more efficent than the old 318s.
>
> As for whats causing it? check all the obvious things - ignition
> componants, tire inflation (which many people dont realize will REALLY
> hurt your MPG if your tires are improperly inflated).
>
> Also dont rely on the overhead computer for MPG accuracy. Do it the old
> fashoned way. Miles driven divided by gallons used.
>
I think it just might be that not all engines are created equal. Some come
off the line performing better than others. It might be that these two
engines are of the lower quality.
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