Re: RE:Mileage.....(or lack their of)

From: david zavetsky (zavetsky@usaor.net)
Date: Sat May 09 1998 - 08:21:28 EDT


My 92 Dak is setup just like yours....I have always gotten about 10-11 in
town and about 12-13-14 on the highway....Over the years, I have had folks
say that they have the same truck and get 15 in town, etc etc etc etc....

I dont believe it. The V8, combined with an auto trans and 3.90s
contribute to the lower mileage, I think.

At 08:18 PM 5/8/98 -0400, you wrote:
>I am going to throw this one out to you guys. I have been getting about
>10 MPG in the city with my truck. I am getting about 13 MPG or so on
>the highway. The truck has about 2200 miles on it. I don't think this
>is normal. Gary mentioned to me that he is getting a little over 13, I
>would die for 13 MPG in the city. I don't think it is a heavy foot,
>even when I watch myself real closely, the MPG doesn't seem to change.
>Any help, or suggestions would help. Also, if anyone has had a similar
>problem please fill me in on the solution.
>
>This is what my truck has......
>
>98 SLT+
>Ext Cab
>4X4
>5.2L
>3.92
>Sure Grip
>HD Service
>No Engine Mod's at all........Yet.......
>
>and all the other goodies, but I don't think power windows and an alarm
>would change MPG. Also the overhead computer seems pretty accurate. I
>double check when I fill up. If the computer says that I am getting 10
>MPG, I check to see what the trip odometer says (150 miles), then I
>check and see how much I can squeeze into the tank (15 Gal). That would
>sound right, that is unless I do math like I spell.
>
>I also have a fiberglass cover, and I am getting the same mileage with
>it, that I was without it. Does that sound right to anyone.
>
>Glenn Ayotte
>Thinking of buying some gas company stock.............Any suggestions
>Gene............
>
>
>
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1992 Dakota 4x4, Standard cab, short bed, 5.2 L V8, K&N, Gibson/Dynomax
exhaust,Power Puleys, MP SBEC, 180 degree thermostat, Bushwhackers,
tire/wheel package, Lund Moonvisor & Interceptor, Custom Cover tonneau,
Bundy rear bumper, chrome grillguard/pushbar

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