With my '95 V8 3.90 I got 375 miles on a tank
O'gas last November... I was looking at 17
mpg x 22 gallons = 374 miles (when I was
driving and trying to figure out how far I could
go).
When I filled up I put in exactly 21.000
gallons... Which worked out to 17.857 mpg...
My fuel light came on at 320 miles... SO 54
miles later @ 17+ mpg.... Figure about 40
miles after the fuel light, then you'd probably
be ok. My fuel light comes on at about
17.75-18.5 gallons. Depending when it came
on, I can gauge about what kind of gas mileage
I am getting, and how much farther I can go.
Sam '95 SLT
Home page = http://members.home.net/srp/
-----Original Message-----
From: STRICKLAND, Tate <tstricklan@shl.com>
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Friday, January 30, 1998 1:02 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Low Fuel Warning Question
>In my 97, I might be able to go 70 miles after the warning light if I
>babied it. After your 3.90, your mileage will decrease a little - more if
>you drive the same speed on the highway I would think.
> Tate
>
>----------
>From: Joe Borg[SMTP:joe.borg@ccmail.dowjones.com]
>Sent: Friday, January 30, 1998 8:42 AM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Low Fuel Warning Question
>
> My 98 Dakota with 22 gallon option has a low fuel indicator. The
> manual says it goes off with 2-3 gallons in the tank. After mine goes
> off and I fill up, it only takes about 17 gallons. I get about 14.5
> mpg. Can I still drive 70 miles?? Shouldnt I be able to go 300 miles
> safely? Last off is 14.5 mpg normal for a 318 3.55? Whats going to
> happen when I put in my 3.90 SG?? Thanks in advance, Joe
>
>
>
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