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Brad26
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3/19/2001
11:21:57
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Just recently bought a 99 4x4 SLT club cab. I really love the truck the way it rides, handles and all the options on it. The only complaint is that the gas mileage is a little lower than I was hoping for. I was wandering what can be done to increase gas mileage and if there is anything that is of low cost to start out with? Just to let you know everything is still stock on the truck. Hoping for some good ideas.
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Brad
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dakota98
Dodge Dakota
9/12/2001
11:04:01
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i've got a 1998 5.2 4x4 and with an airaid intake and a flowmaster 3" cat back I've dynoed 2.9 -3.3 mpg better depending on how you drive. to put that in reality i get about 17.5 mpg or better when i don't drive offroad or am always into it. i get about 310 miles per tank full
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AndyL
Dodge Dakota
9/12/2001
14:13:53
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The air raid system is nice but a little spendy you can do what the air raid system does for about 60 bucks just goto jegs.com and get the k&n 599-re0870 and then goto the local menards and get some black pvc pipe and a 3"in3"out sewer connection and install it will sit where the box sits right know with alittle finagling and you don't have to worrie about the sheid as heat rises the only other thing is get some flexable hose and run it to the filter by going between the headlight and the radiator behind the grille
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97dak5.2
Dodge Dakota
9/15/2001
22:46:59
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I have mopar headers, flowmaster back and k&N intake. I also added a JET computer module which i did notice make a differnce in the mpg. right now i only get 15-16 but i need to replace my wire rotor and cap it think there original with 70,000, so hopfully i could get even better than 15-16. The JET computer module is about $250 but seemed to make a differnce with power and mpg. The flowmaster i've heard makes a differce but i could not tell you since i bought the truck used with them. Other people have mentioned upgrading the ignition system with a msd box a stronger coil and 8.5 wires. I've also heard the msd box is not the best but somthing comprebile maybe better like and accel ignition box?
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doch80
Dodge Dakota
9/16/2001
13:23:24
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the only way to really improve your gas mileage is to go the speed limit. I get about 16 mpg normally but when I drive the speed limit I get about 18 to 19... it's a V8, get used to it. She's thirsty...
Doch80
5.2L 99'4x4, JBA headers, flowmaster 40 series, k&n cone, 32" bfg at
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dropt98dakota
Dodge Dakota
9/16/2001
14:55:04
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Keep your rpms at 2500 or less, above that it sucks gas. and if you are going for a long drive and don't have a tonneau cover lower your tailgate it helps ALOT
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THEUFO1
Dodge Dakota
9/17/2001
02:15:50
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drive 55 - 60 on the highway, i know it sounds ridiculous. but i tried it and u save a lot. Peaople may be passing you but just try it. i did and it is actuially kind of fun watchin everyone rushing through life so quickly.
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Ira
Dodge Dakota
9/17/2001
12:38:03
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No matter what I do, how I drive, where I drive, I cannot get more than 13.5 MPG. I drive the speed limit and leave stop signs like an old man, but 13.5 is the best I can do.
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4X4Tony
Dodge Dakota
9/17/2001
13:31:57
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This may be obvious, but have you checked your cap and rotor? I replaced mine (which were pretty gone) with a Borg-Warner brass set and saw 1.5MPG magically appear - for $6. Added a MSD 6A, BlasterSS coil, MSD wires and MP spark plugs gapped to .045 and picked up another 1.5MPG - for $188. So, I went from 11.3 to 14.3 for under $200. If you look back in the older pages of this site, you'll see lots of similar stories. The Dak ignition is pretty lame as delivered, but it doesn't take much to improve it.
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Boomer
Dodge Dakota
9/18/2001
21:49:44
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My 97 4x4 got 18-19 (20 at one time) on a trip from Jersey to Florida. In the city I get 14-16 depending on my foot. I have drop in K&N, JBA's, high flow cat, and flow master duals. My next thing will be the e-fan.
Food for thought
Boomer
Best wishes to those whose lost a loved one in the recent events.
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napalm_old_ladys
Dodge Dakota
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10/03/2003
23:33:23
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Hey peoples I got a 99 5.9/RT v8mag
I love it I just got it....
I'm a PFC with the USMC got a wife and kid and am looking for cool and inexspensive ways to spice up my truck I'm only going to dump money into the exhaust...flow masters. E_mail me if you got any good Ideas for a young PFC to do.
THANX
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Dariyun
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2003
16:42:46
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Can you provide me with a list of simple things that I can do to increase my gas mileage?
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NeverDie
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2003
20:39:21
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just cap, rotor, plugs, plug wires, all filters(oil,tranny, and air), O2 sensor, let your truck warm up(so many people don't do it and it's bad for it and it just pisses me off), and don't gun it. drive like a grandma(but if you need to beat somebody, hammer down). driving slow sucks and is annoying but it helps.
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NeverDie
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2003
20:39:34
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just cap, rotor, plugs, plug wires, all filters(oil,tranny, and air), O2 sensor, let your truck warm up(so many people don't do it and it's bad for it and it just pisses me off), and don't gun it. drive like a grandma(but if you need to beat somebody, hammer down). driving slow sucks and is annoying but it helps.
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Freestyle
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2003
02:35:15
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2000 QC 4x4 5.9l
Unfortunatly I have found driving 55-60 MPH increases my gas mileage 2-3 MPG.....Sucks to be driving so slow (especially since the Speed limits out here can be up to 75 MPH) but if you can get an addition 60-75 Miles per Tank your wallet will thank you....
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NeverDie
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2003
07:24:20
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freestyle are you driving manual or auto? also take your tailgate off and air up your tires to max.
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2003
08:05:53
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The first mods I make to any vehicle !
Dr. D
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10/31/2003
08:25:32
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Thank You Dr. D, and I will add ...
Fuel economy can be very difficult for the consumer to accurately gauge. If you fill up at a warmer part of the day one week compared to the previous week you can sometimes see a huge fluctuation in MPG just based on that. Also, the pump may have stopped pumping sooner this week compared to last, making it "seem" like you used less (or more) gallons of fuel.
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Dakster
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2003
17:06:00
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Leave the tailgate ON - drive with it down if you want but removing it completely actually increases aerodynamic drag.
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NeverDie
Dodge Dakota
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11/01/2003
19:49:56
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ah i see i also leave mine on but i thought i was just be easier to take it off, less weight. it also doesn't bounce and put stress on the tailgate wires if you hit a small bump.
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Dakster
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2003
17:27:37
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NeverDie - You could probably fashion some sort of rigid brace to keep it from bouncing. Best thing is still a full lid of course.
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