The only way I could tell my cat was broke was the rattling that was coming
from the exhaust. At first I though it was a loose clamp holding the
muffler, but couldn't find it. If I banged on the muffler or pipes I heard
the rattle from the cat. I don't know what to tell you. I deliver pizzas and
probably make a lot more trips that are under 5 miles than you, but I still
get 15mpg (even with all the lead in my foot ;) I don't understand, BUT then
again, I don't have a/c. Is yours an auto?
Steven 2me
http://www.smokindakota.com
AOL IM = SmknDakTrk
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Toney
> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 1999 3:27 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Extremely poor V6 Mileage
>
>
> yep, 15 gallon tank..and i run the a/c but that doesnt work
> properly(gonna get that checked out before summer) and what would be an
> indication of something loose in the cat, should i get it cheacked out?
>
> SmokinDakota wrote:
> >
> > Take the LEAD out of your foot :) I know its hard. My worst
> mileage so far
> > was around 13.5, but that was because my there was something
> loose in the
> > cat. On average, I get around 15 miles city driving. I got
> around 20 mpg on
> > the trip to Hotchkis(around 70 miles each way) to get my kit
> installed. This
> > included a little traffic both ways and a trip up in the hills
> to test the
> > kit. Do you have the 15 gallon tank? I do and usually get
> around 200 miles
> > each fill up. Your truck sounds similar to mine. . . Do you run
> the a/c a
> > lot if you have it?
> >
> > Steven 2me
> > http://www.smokindakota.com
> > AOL IM = SmknDakTrk
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Toney
> > > Sent: Saturday, May 22, 1999 10:01 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Extremely poor V6 Mileage
> > >
> > >
> > > 1997 Dakota V6 Sport
> > >
> > > 13.5 miles per gallon...thats right, around 200 miles per tank
> > > full. 21000 miles on truck, most of my trips are around 5 miles, to
> > > work, to school. Any suggestions on where to start looking for the
> > > problem?
> > > thanks
> > >
>
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