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Garrett
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11/04/2003
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I've got a 2003 Dakota Quad Cab 4.7L V8. What are some things I can do to increase gas milage?
Thanks for the help.
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lee
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11/04/2003
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I got an 02' 5.9 r/t try that for bad mileage!! 13-15 if I'm
lucky.
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DavesKota
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11/04/2003
22:03:20
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get a honda civic hybrid..
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fastdak
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11/05/2003
23:58:45
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try a free flowing cold air intake. my k&n fipk got me 2 mpg more. 17 in town and 22 on the hwy.
and keep your foot off the gas !!
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01Motorsport
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11/06/2003
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Tire pressure: check every two weeks. If sitting idle for over two minutes, shut engine off.
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Dave Mitchell
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11/06/2003
18:12:14
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Let it break in...
Mine went from 16MPG to 21MPG in 3,000 miles of wear.
Dave
2001 Quad Cab Sport Plus
4.7L, 5-speed manual, 3.55LSD
HD Service, Towing, Convenience
Rail 'n' Rack
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pat f.
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3/08/2005
23:47:37
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my 2003 4X4 4.7 gets 14 mpg city or hwy.has been in and out of shop twice.everything checks ok..so if i cant get mpg i can get power,went k$n intake,flowmaster exaust,superchip.mpg remained the same
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Rustywrenches
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3/10/2005
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Inflate tires, change to synthetic fluids, take your foot out of the throttle, learn to coast whenever possible. Drive like you have an egg between your foot and the gas pedal. It takes practice - but if I can do it - anyone can!
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no way
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3/10/2005
19:00:22
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Eggs? you kidding, I didn`t buy a V8 to not enjoy it! So I get 13-14(winter) instead of maybe 15. Personally I think people who coast and lug it around for mileage gains have serious mental problems, go buy a Honda for Christ sake! Mine is like pat f`s anyway, the computer seems to be programmed to get 14 no matter what. 03 qc 4.7 4x4 auto. Enjoy however you want guys, just kidding about the psychos;)
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eric
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3/10/2005
20:24:38
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my 4x2 4.7 gets about 22 mpg. 2002 model.
pretty damm good for a v8.
thats on cruise control on the PA turnpike
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JerryM
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3/12/2005
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As stated just keep it tuned up, running good and at the correct tire psi.
Don't waste your money on expensive mods that will never pay off in increased mpg.
Welcome to the world of Dodge Dakotas!
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93superdak
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3/12/2005
18:02:09
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I'm lucky to get 10-12 in town - 14 on the hiway.
But.... I wouldnt trade good mileage for the imprint in my seat. Nothin feels better than rocketing into 10 mpg!!!
'93 C.C. LE 2WD
318
Vortec supercharger
Flowtech headers - dynamax mufflers - no cat
MSD ignition box - coil - wires
NGK plugs
LSD 4.10 rear
Many more.......
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pat f.
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3/12/2005
19:59:05
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No Way.... could not of said it better myself..want to increase power,but stay warranty safe,any suggestions????
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stumpy
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3/13/2005
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Sounds like i have the worst gas mileage possible on my 01 r/t. Its at 8.5mpg right now in this winter whether andin the summer its around 11.
Stumpy
Silver 01 R/T CC
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bcdak
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4/04/2005
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I have a 2000 with 2 wheel drive at 65 mph on the highway it makes 19 mpg. I believe the K/N filter got me 1-2 mpg. I have heard that sythetic oil in the rear end and engine will help a bit.
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BAD MILAGE
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4/05/2005
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I checked my gas milage the last two fill ups and I am barely breaking 8 mpg's on my 2002 QC 4x4 with the 4.7 and auto tranny. Took it to the dealer and they suggested I change my spark plugs..........So I did..........and no change.
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choochoo
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2004 Dak QC 4x4 4.7 auto 5 spd 8,000 miles
38 psi in tires, P265/75R16 3.55 gears
K&N air filter
light on the throttle ( usually )
87 octane fuel
1600 rpm @ 60 mph using cruise control
19 mpg in warm weather
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Mikes99Dakota
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4/06/2005
11:58:08
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If I baby my truck it will get 16 mpg about 50/50 highway/city...IF not then I usually run about 14.4-14.8mpg pretty consistent.
1999 RC Auto 5.2L
Bulet Glasspack, K&N FIPK, Viper Electric Fan Kit
Track Times: 60' - 2.223
1/8 - 9.78 @70.37 mph
1/4 -15.33 @ 88.16 mph
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JEcht X
Dodge Dakota
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4/06/2005
17:18:52
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well beofre I got my oil changed they had put 10w30 in it and I got about 14. I had them put 5w30 like the manual called for. did a trip and got 17 (running ac because of the kid) can oil have that much of an effect. I know my engine runs better now with the 5w30.
03 QC 4X4 4.7 Auto 3.55
another Q how can yo utell if yo uhave a tow package on your truck. can you get it with out the hitch? I odnt know if I have the tow package or not. if not I will get a trans oil cooler for it.
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quadcabber
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4/08/2005
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Whoa..... 19 MPG with a 4x4 QC? My '04 QC 4x4, with 4.7 V8, 3:55 gears got 19.2 on the highway coming back from Denver to Wichita drivin' 82MPH. Most of the time, I run about 15.4 MPG back and forth to work on Turnpike, runnin' 65 MPH. I have 9100 miles, and use Castrol synblend oil, no K&N filter either! I also run 40 PSI in the tires, and have a cab-high topper on the bed. With a V8, who is looking for great mileage???
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Figols
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4/08/2005
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This is a topic that has been around the block a few times!!! Here are a couple of key differences that seems to get over looked....It's more than just the 4.7L engine. Your mileage will be affected by the body style due to the weight difference and drag, the rear axle ratio, 4x4 or 4x2, 5spd manual or automatic tranny and lets not foget that the '00 4.7 auto was the 45rfe which has one less gear ratio than the '01-04 545rfe. And the biggest factor seems to be(and I'M NOT POINTING FINGERS!!)that some people have no clue how to calculate gas mileage.
Now that being said........
My '00 QC 4.7 auto 4x4 was getting 12MPG average highway when new up until around 12K miles. After 12K miles it jumped up to 14MPG highway (?). I installed a K&N filter, fresh plugs and removed the clutch fan and my mileage stayed the same. At 70K miles I removed the rotted out stock muffler and installed a cheap Pace Setter turbo muffler. My mileage jumped up to 16 MPG highway and has been there ever since. The odd thing about this truck (well, one of the many odd things!) is my mileage isn't affected much by towing. I still for the most part seem to get the same mileage even when towing a loaded car trailer. Go figure! The only way to really save gas with this truck is to park it.
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