Re: '97 Dakota Gas Milage

From: Lloyd W. Christianson (rtkba@juno.com)
Date: Sun Sep 28 1997 - 09:05:53 EDT


City mileage averages just over 15 since installing the Autolite Double
Platnums and new wires, dist cap and rotor (brass). Before the new plugs
it averaged about 14 mpg. Highway mileage for my last three trips
between Roanoke and Norfolk, Va via I-64 and I-81 with cruise set at
aprox 73 mph has averaged between 18 and 19 mpg. This route is very
hilly between Richmond and Roanoke. The cruise control causes the
transmission to downshift often and there are a few grades that I must
switch the OD off in order to maintain speed. I just turned 36,000 on
the odometer. Tires are Firestone Firehawk RMT LTP255/70's on stock
rims. City mileage would probably be better, but I like to be the first
one away from the stop light if at all possible.

Please let me know if this message double posts.

Wayne

RTKBA@juno.com
95 SLT, Extended Cab, 4X4, V6 Auto, K&N FIPK, Terminator Muffler,
Autolite Double Platnums



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