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Todd
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3/16/2002
22:30:02
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 Subject: RE: 4.7L Mileage Sucks!
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Had a 98 5.2 now have a 00 QC 4.7 with full time AWD, the mileage is better with the 4.7 despite the AWD, I tow a LOT (own a boat dealership) and while the 5.2 may have had a little more right off the line, the 4.7 will out tow it overall without breaking a sweat, no doubt in part because of the new transmission with better gearing. I towed 5800Lbs fron San Diego to Seattle with my 5.2 and would feel very comfortable doing the same with the 4.7
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perry
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2003
00:17:34
| RE: 4.7L Mileage Sucks!
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R u guys getting your mileage figures from your overhead computers? I gain 1 mpg with tail gate down giving me a total whopping... 14mpg, city or highway does not matter. Doing the math, no computer.
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waldo00o
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2003
14:45:06
| RE: 4.7L Mileage Sucks!
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I average 18.7. with gate down its around 19.4. All
stock w/manual V8.
Make sure to hit reset once and give it a day or two to
get a half decent reading.
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Don
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2003
16:00:51
| RE: 4.7L Mileage Sucks!
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So far with 4300 miles on the odometer I average around 16 in town and over 18 on the road. Not too bad, but then again it sucks considering I cant tow my trailer or anything else because the tow rating is so low. I have a 02 Tahoe and it gets better milage and can tow my 7000 trailer with ease. Dodge strikes again
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fastdak
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2003
22:29:46
| RE: 4.7L Mileage Sucks!
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i get 17 in the city and 22 on the hwy.the only thing i added was a k&n fipk. i have the 5 speed stick and 3.92 gears.
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perry
Dodge Dakota
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5/04/2003
23:11:46
| RE: 4.7L Mileage Sucks!
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Just took a trip, and picked up 1mpg by pumpn tires up to max 50 psi. 2001 qc 4x4 3.92, 33 xterrains 3 inch body lift, poweraid tb spacer, airaid intake 15.1 mpg highway with tailgate down.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2003
12:35:18
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16.5mpg combined driving 75mph, 4x4, 2003, 4.7 5-speed 3.92 gears... I have also seen a tank in the 13's so it is ALL driving style...
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waldo00o
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2003
12:47:26
| RE: 4.7L Mileage Sucks!
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I would definitely not pump your tires to max. You will
get uneven tread wear real bad. I usually have mine
about 6-7 below max p.s.i. Quick note about tailgate... I
take back my statement about the better mileage with
tailgate down. I think I only had tailgate down for short
distances and low speed... maybe thats why I saw an
improvement in gas mileage.
You actually increase drag when you put your tailgate
down. I tested this over the weekend and I dropped 2
mpg w/ gate down.
I will definitely try K&N Air filter, I should be able to get
passed 22mpg with 3.55 gears if fastdak is telling the
truth. Seems like too big on an increase though for just
air filter.
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BillnBama
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2003
15:32:05
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'01 QC 4.7L 4x4 (not AWD).. K&N Drop-in, hard tonneau, 15,000 miles approx.. mix driving results last tank... 16.8mpg... been averaging 15.9/16.5 up until this tank...
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SuperBee
Dodge Dakota
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5/05/2003
22:52:55
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tire size and gear ratio will have some effect on it too
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Mr.H
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5/05/2003
23:00:00
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I get a steady 17 and my driving habits need improving to make the truck last like I need it to, but it's just so fun with all these red-lights and cars next to you. I think I'm half crazed or something, I haul ass everywhere I go and call everybody slow.
I have the 4.7 5 spd. CC and no complaints yet.
The mileage took a little getting used to, but it's worhit when you can beat the older stock Mustangs up to 60 and 100. I just can't wait to get the Trac-lok in cuz my right tire is fadin fast. he he he, that sucks
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