Why is the MPG on Dodge trucks so bad compared to Chevy/Ford/Toyota? Would replacing the entire drive train on my 2001 QC with Chevy improve it? I get 10-11, my friends with comparable trucks by C/F/T are getting around 15-16. Sup?
2007-03-12 09:03:03 · 8 answers · asked by 1REWD1 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
Everyone I know or talk to that have Rams say the same thing.
2007-03-12 09:03:51 · update #1
Think other trucks and new models are butt ugly compared to what I have, plus mine is mint .... plus who would buy it at 10mpg.
2007-03-12 09:05:12 · update #2
.... 318 v8, 4wd
2007-03-13 03:40:42 · update #3
someone will buy it you did..dont tell them. my S 10 4x4 ex cab gets 20 mpg
2007-03-12 09:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 95 Ram that got 11 mpg. after replacing the fresh air intake with a K&N system, put in a mass air flow sensor and used a Bully Dog control system to improve the mpg. now I get 18 mpg. that is with a stock 2 1/2 inch exhaust. I have friends that tell me I should install a 3 inch exhaust and that will give me horse power and even better fuel economy. Some of my friends are getting 20 to 22 highway and 15 to 17 city.
2007-03-15 09:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bob J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one of the reasons could be the 4x4. this is extra weight and another thing the engine has to work with.
i get about 13 in streets with my HEMI, but i am heavy footed and like to speed. (i know its wrong, but oh well)
try getting a better air filter, K&N, or an entire FIPK, this helps and gives it a better sound too.
look at how much power the truck has. these trucks are probably not really comparable. ford has about 65 less hp, not sure chevy.
if you want power, you have to feed the beast.
and sorry, but dont even compare toyota with any of these real trucks. toyotas are pretty but not workhorses, that is why they are fuel efficient.
have all these trucks haul something heavy and you will see their mpg plummet and not be able to keep up.
2007-03-13 12:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by Rigger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's you driving style.
I bought a ram 1500 new in'05 with the 4.7, 20" wheels, tow package, SLT and it get right at 20 on the open road and 15 around town. It's not showing 30,000 miles yet.
2007-03-14 03:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by Curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont pull heavy loads or carry them,look into re gearing your axles.also consider a k&n air filter kit,and dual exhaust.plus dont slam the gas when taking off,the dodge will think it has something heavy to pull or drag and will go into "max" mode for torque which basically sucks alot of gas,but produces gobs of torque.learn to be gentle on the go pedal and you can get 15+ on that alone,combined with the mods,and maybe using synthetic oils,you should see a great jump in fuel econ
2007-03-14 13:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by yankeegray_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop and the reason they use so much more gas is dodge has always been a higher torquing engine than any of the rest,all the way back on dodge they have had good torque,and to get good torque you need fuel,and compression and stroke,and dodge has always had all of these,they use a lot of gas but put any one of them in a strain,and they will take it and not bog down,you have to ask your self is the extra power and torque worth the cost of driving one of these,then you know the answer,good luck hope this helps.
2007-03-12 17:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What engine do you have?I have a HEMI with only 600 miles on it and get 11 in town and about 16 on highway but that's what I expected.After breakin I should get 18 on highway just what sticker says,friends of mine say they get 19.
2007-03-12 10:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by toledojeeper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get 14 and 19 in my 06 F150.
2007-03-12 09:10:33 · answer #8 · answered by grantwiscour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋