Mine isn't blown anymore.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: DML: "Found" 3 MPG
>
> I've found that the people I know what forced induction vehicles get way
> better mileage on the highway and way worse mileage in the city. The way
we
> figure it is because you like to jump on it more because it pulls
stronger.
>
> My friend just finished his DSM two weeks ago and god is it fast. He's
> managed to go through so much fuel though it's not funny. He's looking at
> about 5 - 7 mpg under boost around town. He was still able to pull off
> about 30 mpg on the highway though. 22# is definately a LOT of fun.
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html
> www.omg-stfu.com
>
>
> ""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BAY9-DAV50g6pgiBy7r00002838@hotmail.com...
> >
> > Last few times to Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio - 20-21mpg (85-90mph
> with
> > A/C on). Just City driving without any highway trips (or just short
> > bursts) - yech - 13-14mpg.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 9:03 AM
> > Subject: Re: DML: "Found" 3 MPG
> >
> >
> > >
> > > On my round trip to the BBQ I managed to average 23.7mpg, and I was
> > > definately above 70mph.
> > >
> > > I routinely get 17 - 19 mpg just driving around town.
> > >
> > > --
> > > - Josh
> > > Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> > > www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html
> > > www.omg-stfu.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "James" <sixpack_dak@rogers.com> wrote in message
> > > news:5.1.0.14.0.20040426065754.0254cac8@66.185.95.101...
> > > >
> > > > 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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