Re: 3.9L V6 gas mileage/Electric Fan options

From: Andy Levy (andy.levy@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Dec 28 2005 - 15:07:29 EST


On 12/28/05, Josh Battles <josh.lists@omg-stfu.com> wrote:
>
> On Wed, December 28, 2005 10:33 am, msnbcnnbcbs@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Im currently doing about 220-240 miles before the low fuel light comes on [15
> > gal tank]. I'm trying to to cut back on my fuel bill every month and was
> > wondering, throwing caution to the winds on losing power, as I'm more
> > interested on improving efficiency at this point :P if
>
> You've only got a 15 gallon tank? I didn't think they put anything smaller
> than an 18 gallon in a Gen III. Mine's got a 22 gallon, and I get about a
> 270 mile range out of that. If you're getting 240 out of 15 gallons that's
> not too bad at about 15 mpg.

In '99 15 gallons was still standard w/ the V6 IIRC, 22 gallons
optional (but usually spec'd by dealers when they put in their orders,
or as part of a package). They dropped the 15 gallon tank I think
when they dropped the I-4 engine.

> If it was me, I'd do the Viper fan. Check Don's website, IIRC he's got all
> the part numbers listed. www.y2kota.us

I keep forgetting about Don's fan.

> > My dak:
> > 99 RC 3.9LV6 auto

> What trans (auto/manual)?



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