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justin
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9/16/2004
15:05:59
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I just test drove a 2000 4.7 L club cab, 2 wheel drive, with about 55,000 miles on it. The engine was a 4.7 magnum (I didn't know there was one). The milage display says the vehicle was getting 13.7 MPG. I was expecting allot better milage, and I'm not a lead foot. Was this an aberation? Could somebody let me know what to expect out of a 4.7 L on a club cab. What effect should "Magnum" have on an engine, V6 or V8?
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Kowalski
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9/16/2004
15:14:14
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"Magnum" has not had much meaning in terms of extra performance for many years. All the v8s are magnums, including the 4.7. I get 15 mpg from my RC 4x4 with a heavy foot, I'd trust real measurements over an overhead console display.
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QC
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2004
17:02:04
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Dont expect anything great...Like Kowalski said, 15 is pretty average...just wait till you lay into it and start getting 12mpg.
(Passing everything but the gas station)
haha
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Germ
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9/16/2004
20:19:32
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I've been getting 16-17 highway, and 15-16 around town. It fluctuates tho, sometimes I'm only getting in the 14's. Gotta remember tho, it's a V-8.
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DKQCV8COOL
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9/16/2004
21:37:37
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I HAVE AWD & I VAIRY FROM 14 TO 17MPGS IN MIX DRIVING. I USE MOBIL 1 OIL, K&N AIRFILTER & 89OCTANE GAS. I TRY TO KEEP THE REVS UNDER 2000RPMS.
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jasonsdakota
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9/16/2004
22:14:01
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13 mpg here, according to overhead console. awd, v8 with or without mods. maybe 13.5 without. about 200 lbs worth of gear in the bed.
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DakNut
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2004
22:56:17
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I have a 2001 cc/slt 4.7 and I get 19 on the hiway @75mph
W/air on and cruise. Have 3"catback w/K&N FIPK
Get about 12 or 13 with foot in it but sure is fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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02dak
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9/17/2004
00:24:57
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Hey, my 02 RC 5speed may only get 15 miles per gallon with me really getting into it, but it gives me about 30 SMILES per gallon
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smoke
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9/17/2004
15:16:04
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I SECOND THAT!forget about the mph justin,your really gonna dig this truck.by the way have the dealer replace the balljoints and brakes[rotors] if possible.trust me!
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ID 4x4
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9/18/2004
09:26:06
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recent trip, 3 adults plus a dog and 150+ lbs of backpack gear, driving mountain highway starting from 2500 ft to 8500 ft averaged 11-12 mpg but had power on demand when I wanted/needed 01 4.7 cc 4x4 rancho lifted 33" mts, I have a 5 speed with the 3.55 diff
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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9/19/2004
22:37:29
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On I-10, going to SanAntonio form Houston,
01, QC, 4.7, 2wd, 3.55 LSd, 5spd manual,
75 mph, cruise on, 20mpg
the 5spd manual, with the 3.55, and stock 16's turns 2,250 @ 75 mph.
mods are no clutch fan, ho cams and intake, homebrew CAI with K&N, ported 68mm TB, 3923's,
No third Cat,
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GraphiteDak
GenIII
9/20/2004
12:08:13
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Speaking of the overhead console thingie, yesterday I drove our 2004 Grand Caravan which I usually DON'T. The wife drives it daily to work, I drive my Dak. We have been using the Dak more on the out of town trips than the Caravan which wasn't the plan when we bought the Caravan. Just goes to show how much I like the Dak :-)
Anyway... we drove the Caravan yesterday. I filled the gas tank and reset the MPG indicator. The wife hasn't reset it for several tanks. It had a running average of about 15MPG. That is about all the 3.8 V6 Grand Caravan gets. I think my truck gets pretty close to the same as long as I keep my HEAVY FOOT out of it.
Rule of thumb here is. If you drive a Caravan, or a sh*t box Sedan, or the likes you are going to baby it a little more. If you drive your Dakota with a throbbing V8 you're going to be gassing that pig. But isn't it worth it?
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rgathright
Dodge Dakota
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9/22/2004
11:46:57
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Lake Charles, LA to Houston, TX
19.2 Mpg @ 70-85 Mph, 92 Octane, 9/11/04, with Fuel Cooling On 30.5C Average Fuel rail temperature: 33.6C Max
http://www.reubengathright.com if you want truck specs and explanation of Fuel Rail Cooling craziness.
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paul
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9/26/2004
21:56:57
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just wait untill you hook a 4000 lb. trailer up to it, and run the a/c. i get 9-10 mpg. and thats with 3.55's but i can't use overdrive
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Kowalski
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9/27/2004
16:57:57
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Why can't you use overdrive ? I get 11 mpg pulling 5000 lb fifth wheel. Only goes into OD in low load cruising.
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Paul
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10/02/2004
23:17:26
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Ive got taller than stock tires on mine and it shifts in and out of OD all the time when im towing, i figure id rather spend the money on gas and save the tranny from all the extra shifting and hopefully get more miles out of it.
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Kowalski
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10/03/2004
19:18:52
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Good idea, then ! Guess I'll stay away from taller tires, I like the way mine never seems to hunt gears.
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