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DakotaOwner99
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5/21/2007
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Can anyone beat that.
99, 318, KnN, Rancho 3" Sus-lift, 31x10.5r15 87 octane. 120 mile commute most of it interstate. I am pretty proud of the milage especially with crazy gas prices.
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GB2000
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5/21/2007
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I averaged 21 mpg on my last road trip...but that's with a V6...lol. Due to gas prices, my plans to trade my truck for V8 4x4 Dak have pretty much been crumbled.
Sadly, I'm looking into economy cars now...or maybe a sporty 4-banger...while I normally can't stand rice...30+ mpg is really helping me to acquire that taste.
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DakotaOwner99
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5/21/2007
07:57:01
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I hear that, but actually the logic is against it a bit now. The economy cars are going for a premium, some dealers won't even haggle on their price right now. Gas guzzlers on the other hand are deeply discounted way below invoice. My dad purchased a new Nissan Fontier King NISMO, fully loaded I think it was 31k MSRP, he paid 16.5 with a trade in of his 2000 dak with 120k miles on it. I think that would be around 21 or 22 dealer price. An extra 9 or 10k in your pocket buys covers alot of the additional gas run up. Also alot of the high toned rice burns get sucky milage anyhow. Just a thought.
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jjj
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5/21/2007
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My last trip netted a high of 19.9 with an average of 19 mpg.
01 QC 4X4 w/5.9
My old 99 5.2 RC used to get 19-20 on the highway.
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TexasTodd
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5/21/2007
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My 01, Quad cab SLT, with leer cab high top = heavy.
4.7, manual, etc.
Consistently gets 20-21, hwy, a/c going, cruise control, ~68-75mph. HIghway only. Glad you were happy with yours, gas prices do suck.
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DakotaOwner99
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5/21/2007
11:27:28
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Wow 20 miles, I wonder if I could get mine up to that. I realize the 4.7 is more efficient but do you think if I reset the computer back to factory and drove with a lighter foot I could get more milage out of it?
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modain
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5/21/2007
11:44:03
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I usually register 18.3 MPG in my QC doing mostly freeway driving - 80% or more. I'm happy. Driven right my Durango can get 16.2 MPG with the same driving mix. If my wife drives it much it can dip into the high 15 MPG mark.
DakotaOwner99 - I think based on your truck's setup, what you are getting is about as good as it gets. If it didn't have the 3" lift you'd get a bit better MPG number. Lighter tires would help too. But then it wouldn't be as fun to drive. That's the price we pay sometimes. :-)
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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GB2000
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5/21/2007
15:13:38
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I can get my economy cars a lil cheaper...I work for the company who runs the local Chrysler dealership and my buddy (who's the owner's grandson) is also a salesman out there. He can hook me up on stuff waaaay under what most people gotta pay. :)
...which sucks...cuz he was gonna be my hookup on a nice Dakota in the near future. Stupid government.
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1hotkadota
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5/21/2007
15:55:52
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My RC 4.7L auto gets a best of 23mpg/hwy if I'm doing 65. I got about 21.5 on a trip to cali, but that was with all 4 O2 sensors malfunctioning. Now its up to 23 though.
This is a little off topic but I raced my wife's new 2006 Jetta GLI and actually won. We only went to 50 mph but I was ahead of her by one car length. I'm sure if we would have kept going she would have caught and passed me though.
RC 4.7 auto
HO cams, intake, crappy homemade exhaust, open 3.55 diff.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2007
17:45:22
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My '01 RC 4.7 NV3500 3:92 gets 20.3 mpg combined city/highway. Air intake, exhaust mods and HO cams help. 168K miles now. The future looks bleak for NEW Dakota owners wanting 20 mpg from the 4.7. 4250 pounds curb weight for a new Dak CC, and I hear no 4.7's sold with 6-speed manual tranny.
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Brandon
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5/21/2007
19:43:37
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14.6mpg!!!!!
I have an 03 QC and I am averaging 14.62 mpg. I do have 4 off-road lights on top and a functional custom ram air hood scoop. A lot of you are 4mpg or higher then mine. What is up w/ my truck? I am not an aggressive driver so what do you think the problem is?
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Brandon
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5/21/2007
19:44:53
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Sorry I forgot to add that is is a 3.9L.
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GB2000
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5/21/2007
22:07:06
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Brandon,
2wd or 4wd...what size tires...gears...city or highway mileage...? There are TONS of things that can influence your gas mileage. Heck...even driving against the wind on a windy day can KILL your mileage.
FYI...my 2wd RC 3.9L with 3.55 gearing and SLIGHTLY larger than stock tires, 180*F thermo, and a few other mods averages around 16mpg in town if I drive sensibly. My trip where I averaged 21mpg was the first time I EVER managed to get over 200 miles on a tank before having to stop for gas.
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clint282cc
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2007
22:28:16
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99 rc with cam, intake, exhaust, bored .030, cold air, 2wd, and r/t wheels i get 10. the first 500 miles on my new motor were all babied. and even with that i got about 11-12 on alot of highway and country roads 65-70. with my around town driving and some good rippin i get about 9-10. im surprised how much it dosent change cause i get on it quit a bit.
with all those mods wouldnt you think that i would get better milage? its just makin it breath easier. if i had injectors or supercharger i would understand but a cam? intake? that makes the motor breath causing it to use less gas right? thats why the v6s get so bad of milage cause they have all that weight to carry w/ less power.
dose that make sense^^ to anyone eles?
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DakotaOwner99
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2007
22:33:17
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thats why i am wondering if I should reset my computer maybe it will learn to use less gas. I think i have a stick too, not sure if that should help or hinder.
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josh
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5/21/2007
22:35:02
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A v6 does not get much better then the 4.7 in the first place I have a 03 Quad Cab 4.7 4X4 and get 16 in city and 19 to 20 on the freeway.The extra weight of the Quad cab is really working that 6 Banger that is probably causing the bad Mileage.
My buddy has a regular cab V6 Dakota and gets 17 in the city and 23 0n freeway.
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josh
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5/21/2007
22:50:40
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Iam no mechanic Clint but when you had it bored it probabley Killed the Mileage.I have Gibson Headers, K&n CAI,Gibson Swept Side 3inch Cat Back,Superchips,HO Cams,and a rigged Bassini Y pipe and High Flow cat I say rigged because it was made for a 318 4X4 but its working fine.Very expensive rig Job lol.I only gained about two miles on Highway and 1 In the City.And trust me you hear her Breathing.
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Shatto
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5/21/2007
23:43:45
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i can beat it
and steve helps me beat it every night
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Brandon
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5/21/2007
23:51:56
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2wd, 3.55 Gears, 255/70/R16 tires (31"), 90% highway driving, calculated mileage continuously over the past year and I get about the same #'s.
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V8 tb, 10" x 3" Knn air filter assembly, flowmaster super 40 w/ turndown right behind it, colder spark plugs, 180 thermo, synthetic oil
Thanks for trying to help me out!
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Shatto
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2007
00:11:44
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i get over 30 miles to gallon
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GB2000
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5/22/2007
01:25:40
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I'd say the 180*F thermo and the larger tires might be what's dropping your mileage the most...but that's just a guess...
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