Brian D.
I would kill for that kind of mileage!! I have a V8 5spd 4X4 with 3.90's
(I'm sure it doesn't help) and I get probably 14 mixed driving and about
10-11 towing a 4000 lb boat. I don't think I've ever been over 16. Did
you notice a difference with the Jacobs kit?
John M. 98 V8 4X4 5-spd
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Duncan [SMTP:baduncan@efogm.msd.ray.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 2:37 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Gas Mileage
>
> Yo Dester...
>
> True that trucks are not aerodynamically designed for MPG, but...
>
> I get 19.4 MPG highway mileage in my 99 CC 4x4 with 5.2L! I usually
> average around 15.5 to 16 mixed city/highway (mostly city). I am using
> plain ole' copper core plugs (Autolite 3924's gapped at .057), 87
> octane, and Castrol 10w40.
>
> --
> Brian D.
> Deep Amethyst '99 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 3.55, Auto., Loaded.
> Chrome Side Steps, Chrome Grill Guard, Gibson Stainless Steel Catback,
> Jacobs Pro-Street Energy Pak, and still going...
> Heart of Dixie! Alabama.
>
> Dester243@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 5/19/99 2:18:48 AM Central Daylight Time,
> > protease@ix.netcom.com writes:
> >
> > << More to the point:
> > I am looking into buying a new 2000 Quad Cab Dak. I wanted to see if
> there
> > was a general consensus on how to improve the gas mileage on their Dak's
> > though. This is what I am thinking:
> >
> > I am opting for the 318 motor. (5-speed manual)
> >
> > Mobil 1 - Decreases friction greatly over regular non-synthetic oils so
> it
> > of course will improve gas mileage. Right?
> > Plugs - I like NGK GR4, and Bosch Plat +4's, has anyone found ones that
> are
> > better? 0.40" gap is the best for gas mileage on Daks right?
> > Bed Covers - Do these actually help improve gas mileage? If so, by how
> much?
> > How much do they run? >>
> >
> > HA! funny. i have a 97 dodge dakota v6 and it gets barely 16 MPG mixed
> city
> > and highway. Trucks have barely if any aerodynamics. i have a tonneau
> > cover. 10" air cleaner, ported TB, electrical fans, jet chip and i
> haven't
> > seen a number higher than 16 MPG on the overhead console for a while.
> the v8
> > will probably be a lot worse. if gas is a big issue to you, don't get
> a
> > truck. REALLY. but don't baise ur ideas on MPG alone. as for spark
> plugs
> > and motor oil increasing mpg? nope. i've used everything from mobil 1
> > (currently in the truck) to regular blended synthetic and oil and it's
> the
> > same thing. they're exaggerated.
> > -Dester
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