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| 24 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 98.5-02 Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps |
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I was curious as to what type of MPG I should be getting. I drive 65 miles/day with about 5 of that city, the rest on open road. Cruise set at 60-65. Auto with 3.55's 4x4 and only get about 15 mpg. Is this normal? ... JOIN NOW TO REMOVE TRACER
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09-16-2009, 09:46 AM
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MPG question
I was curious as to what type of MPG I should be getting. I drive 65 miles/day with about 5 of that city, the rest on open road. Cruise set at 60-65. Auto with 3.55's 4x4 and only get about 15 mpg. Is this normal? How can I get better? My tire size is 285 75 16. The truck only has around 235,000 miles on it. Thanks.
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09-16-2009, 10:17 AM
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Should be a good margin higher than that. What is the condition of your TC? What about your pumps? Better fuel delivery results in better economy in these trucks so without a gauge you'll be hard pressed to see that.
If you are running cruise and 100 k/hr like you are I'd think that you should be around what equals 21+ US MPG.
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09-16-2009, 11:53 AM
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what kind of mods do you have you should be getting better my friends get 18 with 44 inch tires
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09-16-2009, 12:26 PM
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Completely stock. Haven't checked my pump, gonna get a gauge as soon as money allows and overall, seems in real good shape. Could the pump be an issue? Would a better air filter help? What about a better exhaust? Thanks.
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09-16-2009, 12:36 PM
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Mine gets 16.5mpg hand calculated.
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09-16-2009, 12:46 PM
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09-16-2009, 06:15 PM
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Hey you should be getting at least 18 i get 22 all stock ssept hypertecmax energy and k&n air intake i have a few other little things that wouldnt matter
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09-16-2009, 06:38 PM
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check your fuel filter too
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09-16-2009, 06:40 PM
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 235,000 mi. Maybe a valve adjustment might be in order too along with the things mentioned previously
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09-16-2009, 07:44 PM
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Mine gets 19 mpg hand calculated.4.10s 305/70/16s thats the 01.02 gets 22.5 mpg hand calculated 3.55s ,285s ,compounds turbos ,250 hp injectors losts of goodies.I noticed a big different in just a TC and a Valve body in the 01.
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09-17-2009, 07:31 AM
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 ) If there are any other ideas/thoughts/comments I would appreciate them.---AutoMerged DoublePost---
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09-17-2009, 10:22 AM
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throw some 2 stroke oil in to help lube everything injectors could be a little full of crap
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09-17-2009, 08:06 PM
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Check the voltage on your APPS, and Clean both your MAP and IAT sensors.
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09-18-2009, 06:57 AM
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