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.
I am averaging 16.5 with mixed city and highway driving. I have the
4.7 auto QC 4x4. I was averaging about 14.5 until I hit 50,000 miles.
The truck is still bone stock.
Jason
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