Tires and mileage(was Re: Fuel Mileage?)

From: Bill Countie (wgcount@husc.harvard.edu)
Date: Wed Dec 13 1995 - 13:29:39 EST


On 13 Dec 1995 Dave_Clement-LDC009@email.mot.com wrote:

>
> What do kind of mileage are getting on your Dakotas?

I am now getting 14-15 mpg in mixed highway/city driving. I used to get
17-19 mpg during the spring to the fall. I believe the reformulated gas
changed my milage and made it run rich (black tail pipe). This is with the
MP computer, headers, K&N, 3.55 rear, 5 speed, SWB, regular cab, a cap and
92 octane Mobil. I am going to replace the MP computer for the winter and
see what changes there are. I'll let you know.

> I have been getting between 15-17mpg on my 89 4x4 auto w/3.9l v6. This is
> strickly around town on trips of 15 miles or less. I guess I expected to get in
> the low 20's.

I'd say you are doing fine. The low 20s might be had for the V6 2wd.

> Dave Clement
>

1994 Dakota 5.2l 5 speed (R/T in progress)
Bill Countie
e-mail wgcount@husc7.harvard.edu



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