My first Diesel....I need tips, please!
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My first Diesel....I need tips, please!
Hi there,
I just got my first diesel, it's a 97 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9 with 118K, truck is pretty much stock I guess. The previous owner just did exhaust on it, that's all. I just put new tires on it 265 LT 75 R16 with 55 Lbs front and 80 lbs on rear.
I will be towing a 200 Gal. tank and I need to know what I should do the get the best MPG on this truck. So far the bed is empty and is doing like 20 mpg driving cool with a max speed of 65/70 mph.
I'm in need of tips! My budget sucks but, I will do whatever for a better mpg I guess (like anyone else). Thanking you on advance.
I just got my first diesel, it's a 97 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9 with 118K, truck is pretty much stock I guess. The previous owner just did exhaust on it, that's all. I just put new tires on it 265 LT 75 R16 with 55 Lbs front and 80 lbs on rear.
I will be towing a 200 Gal. tank and I need to know what I should do the get the best MPG on this truck. So far the bed is empty and is doing like 20 mpg driving cool with a max speed of 65/70 mph.
I'm in need of tips! My budget sucks but, I will do whatever for a better mpg I guess (like anyone else). Thanking you on advance.
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Might seem dumb but when I first got my truck no one ever told me about the fuel filter.....change it with your oil (might be over kill but they're cheap) ...mine was clogged up and left me thinking I had serious troubles. i tow my 36 Foot boat and still get 16-18 depending on where I drive it
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