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RandyB
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3/02/2004
19:27:27
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I am certainly hoping that my mileage goes back up in the summer. I've been getting sub 12 because of this terrible winter.
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mrbaddakota
Dodge Dakota
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3/02/2004
22:18:01
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My wife has a Dakota 4x4 4.7, and I thought her mileage was poor, low of 14.5/17.8 MPG. She has about 70,000 miles on it and as far as the TRANNY only lasting 40,000 miles I hope that's not true.
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huskerpt
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2004
09:14:41
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Randy,
That sounds a little low. Are you doing alot of in town driving? I have a 2001 QC with 4.7 and for the last 2900 miles since the beginning of december I have been averaging 15.2. I live in PA. I also drive 60/40 highway/town miles but I also remote start my trcuk 5--10 mintues before leaving. Hope it gets better.
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Max
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3/03/2004
10:01:49
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My mileage is around 16.5 too but letting it idle for ten minutes doesn't help. I have 65,500 miles on my 02 4x4 CC and so far no problems at all?? Knock on wood.
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RandyB
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2004
10:28:43
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It's because of the weather.
Lots of idling. Warming up.
Lots of spinning tires in the snow. Etc.
Just looking forward to the thaw and better mpg.
2000 Dakota 4.7 4X4
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Dan
Dodge Dakota
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3/08/2004
14:56:32
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yep, RandyB's right on the money.
Also when an engine is cold, the choke is on, feeding the engine even more gas until it warms up. Also, I noticed that when the transmission is REALLY cold (like below 0 degF), the truck keeps the RPM's up a bit more than usual. It also does not shift into overdrive until it's completely warmed up. Gotta love Upstate NY winters :) Burrrr!
1997 Dakota extended cab 4x4
dual flowmaster exhaust
Bridgestone Dueler AT Revos
K&N air filter
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