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waldo 01-07-2011 07:28 PM

Fuel Mileage
 
I have a 2004.5 Dodge Cummins. I expected to get better mileage, I am getting 15 on the rd and 10-12 mpg in town, anybody have any ideas on how to improve the mpg's.

dangerous1965 01-07-2011 07:37 PM

Get a smarty for starters.

Whit 01-07-2011 07:38 PM

adjust the valve lash
clean the IAT sensor
propper tire pressure
synthetic gear lube in all boxes
tone ring mod
smarty on economy mode

biggest of all is driving habbits:w2:

Whit 01-07-2011 07:40 PM

https://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9l-c...d-2003-up.html

boosted90saleen 01-08-2011 01:07 AM

You should list any and all mods to your truck... Tire size too...

CountryGirl91 01-08-2011 11:59 AM

Oh, I'm not the only one! I get 16.5 MPG driving slow and easy. I was thinking it was because of the way it was geared low, and if it is, I would love to change the rear end when I can afford it.

windsearcher 01-08-2011 01:38 PM

Sort of think it also depends on the speed you're running on the highway.

At my usual "highway speed".... which, let's say I don't impede traffic..... drags me down to about 17 mpg.... BUT when in areas where they aren't so liberal with speeds, and I keep the truck under 65 mph, I can get 22-25 HAND CALCULATED.

1998.5, Cummins, Auto. 4x4. Long bed, quad cab. 3.72 (I think) gears. Banks Big Hoss Tuner. K&N Air intake.

Much depends on my the position of my "go-pedal" and how heavy my foot is.

asylum 01-08-2011 02:49 PM

I run a smarty and my mileage did not change on any of the settings.

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Maybe I should try the 90hp injectors, but is it worth it?

skinnysfd 01-08-2011 03:11 PM

On the truck in my sig. i started before the mods with average hand calculated mileage at around 14-15 highway. after i got the goodies on right now im getting 18 on the highway which im pretty impressed with considering im a dually with 22.5's on. The smarty definatly made a difference on mine as well as the fass kit.And yes it also depends on how heavy i am on the skinny pedal

haulitrite 01-19-2011 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by skinnysfd (Post 683444)
On the truck in my sig. i started before the mods with average hand calculated mileage at around 14-15 highway. after i got the goodies on right now im getting 18 on the highway which im pretty impressed with considering im a dually with 22.5's onThe smarty definatly made a difference on mine as well as the fass kit.And yes it also depends on how heavy i am on the skinny pedal

did you put any lift on the truck and what size tires do you have wraped around the 22.5s.


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