I never get my Dak up above 60/65 mph because I have a trashed rear end,
and I'm still getting crappy milage, I can't slow down too much more! *lol*
But it's mostly because I have a 3.9L that I have the fuel mileage I do
(15-17mpg). I'd be happy to get that kind of mileage if I had a 5.2L or
5.9L. I have a friend with a late-model Ram club cab with a 5.9L and he
gets mid 20's out on the highway it's embarassing.
If any one is looking to buy a Dakota, AVOID THE 3.9L at all costs! Spend
the extra money and get a V-8. When I worked at a DC dealer almost every
3.9L Dak owner complained about the mileage they were getting.
A V-8 will be coming soon for my Dak!
James
91 Dak CC 3.9L
At 05:30 AM 26/04/2004 +0000, you wrote:
>Tip to those who complain of crappy milage (such as myself): slow the
>f$%@ down!! I drove from home back to school and convinced myself to go
>65 rather than my usual 75. I got passed a lot more and the trip took a
>little longer but I pulled darn near 19 MPG. Usually I consider 16
>average and 17 good, with 17.7 being the previous record in the 7000 miles
>I've put on since late December '03. Did not think 10 MPH would make such
>a huge difference, but I guess it does! Wish the sweet spot was a little
>higher than that, but I'm happy, thats all I can say, lol. I guess I
>*wasn't* crazy when I thought it seemed like it barely used gas when going
>55 between smaller towns when I'm at home..shoulda tried this sooner!
>
>Travis
>'92 Dak 5.2 4x4
>
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