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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / September 2008What kind of mpg do you get?
I have a 06 Dodge 2500 4wd short bed with Cummins turbo. My mpg was showing to be around 16 on the overhead display on a 200 mile trip. On the return, gaining 1700' elevation over the 200 miles, it dropped to 15.5 or so. Then I figured miles on odometer divided by gallons over a 1,000 trip, and a couple of fillups, and it comes out 14.5 or thereabouts. I think this I should be getting more. The engine has about 45,000 miles on it. We have intentionally cut it down to about 68 cruise control on the Interstate. We are running with the bed empty and not towing anything. Just carrying a couple of pieces of luggage and two people. Thoughts? Steve  Signature"...the man who really counts in the world is the doer, not the mere critic-the man who actually does the work, even if roughly and imperfectly, not the man who only talks or writes about how it ought to be done." Theodore Roosevelt 1891 I get the best kind. >I have a 06 Dodge 2500 4wd short bed with Cummins turbo. My mpg was >showing to be around 16 on the overhead display on a 200 mile trip. On the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Steve >I get the best kind. You have no idea how much that helped me. You really don't have a clue on much else, do you? Steve >>I get the best kind. > > You have no idea how much that helped me. You really don't have a clue on > much else, do you? Say what you mean, not what you think. > Steve >>>I get the best kind. >> >> You have no idea how much that helped me. You really don't have a clue on >> much else, do you? > >Say what you mean, not what you think. Gee, SteveB's reply was very clear to everyone else... OK, here's my translation: "GeekBoy has not a clue about anything, and probably won't ever get one either". That clear? >>>>I get the best kind. >>> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Gee, SteveB's reply was very clear to everyone else... OK, here's my > translation: English as a second language is usually available for free in local communities. I would suggest you take advanatge of it. 'KIND: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" ' > "GeekBoy has not a clue about anything, and probably won't ever get > one either". That clear? >>>>>I get the best kind. >>>> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >> "GeekBoy has not a clue about anything, and probably won't ever get >> one either". That clear? Your eloquence is profound, as your post illustrates. It shows that you are an overeducated boor. Look that up in your Funk and Wagnall's. Steve >>>I get the best kind. >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >> Steve Did you get the message? Sounds like it to me. What I meant was that you have no idea how little that the information you were posting was valued by me. Or anyone else. It was worthless. In your other posts, I see a pattern of idiotic prattle, and not a lot to lead me to conclude that you are a mature experienced adult. Did you get that Bunkie? Steve >>I get the best kind. > > You have no idea how much that helped me. You really don't have a clue on > much else, do you? KIND: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" Now who does not have a clue? > Steve >>>I get the best kind. >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Now who does not have a clue? Still you... >>>>I get the best kind. >>> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Still you... Your lack of edumacation, and comprehension of the English language does not make you correct >>>>>I get the best kind. >>>> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Your lack of edumacation, and comprehension of the English language does > not make you correct. And what does using arcane and uncommon words in a common English language Usenet situation make you? Can yew sayyyyyyyyyyyyyy ............... snob? I knewwwwwwww yewwwwwww could. Steve >>>I get the best kind. >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >> Steve I got the message. I can follow the conversation. I don't have to correct people's language. In some areas of this country, correcting the other person's English will get you a can of good old fashioned redneck whoopass. But I'm sure you already know about that. Did you get beat up at school a lot? It helps to talk about these things. Steve Ok, boys... As I see it, GB made an attempt at humor that wasn't appreciated... Now, I know that never happened to anyone else here, so lets start WWIII over it.. If you're going to spend your time pissing on feet in the shower, buy a good set of waders.. >>>>I get the best kind. >>> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >Steve mac Please remove splinters before emailing > Ok, boys... > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > good set > of waders.. I asked a simple question about mileage, and geek boy could not comprehend it. It went from there. I thank the others who stated their opinion and experiences. Good information. Going on my second two tank monitoring. First tank, 14.2 @ 70mph Interstate with a little city driving inbetween. (399 mi/28.1 gal) STeve I see 18.2 average on my '04 dually, but freeway mileage is about 16 at 70. Steve >I have a 06 Dodge 2500 4wd short bed with Cummins turbo. My mpg was >showing to be around 16 on the overhead display on a 200 mile trip. On the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Steve > I figured miles on odometer divided by gallons over a 1,000 trip, and a > couple of fillups, and it comes out 14.5 or thereabouts. I think this I > should be getting more. The engine has about 45,000 miles on it. You still probably need a little break-in on the engine. Do you do all light driving, no heavy towing? That type of driving, while not at all harmful, does extend your break-in period. Also, what transmission, and what gears? Best fuel economy is usually realized at around 1800RPM or so. What are you turning on the highway? >> I figured miles on odometer divided by gallons over a 1,000 trip, and a >> couple of fillups, and it comes out 14.5 or thereabouts. I think this I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Also, what transmission, and what gears? Best fuel economy is usually > realized at around 1800RPM or so. What are you turning on the highway? I have the 4 speed OD tranny. No idea of the rear end gears, but not high ratio. Actually 95% of the driving has been light duty, with an occasional light trailer with no more than 1200# on it. I kind of figured it may need a little more running in. Steve > Best fuel economy is usually realized at around 1800RPM or so. My '99 will always get nearly 20 mpg highway no matter how slow or fast I drive it as long as I keep it under 2000 rpm (70 mph). If I run it over 2000 rpm the mileage drops off noticeably. SignatureKen > Thoughts? I drove from Dallas, TX to Taos, NM earlier this year. Set the cruise at 65 mph. Got 21 mpg all the way there and back. I have noticed that the mpg drops significantly when driving > 70 mph. I do run a fuel additive that adds a bit of lubricant to the fuel (Premium Diesel). Supposedly that helps the mileage, but I really haven't seen a huge increase. I just use it to reduce wear and tear. Craig C. 2004 Ram 2500, QC, 4x4, 305/555 CRD 31 miles per Imperial gallon at 1500 RPM with my 99 CTD QC 2WD with 3:53 gears on flat ground. Fred On Sep 22, 12:54 am, "SteveB" <toquerville@zionvistas> wrote: > Thoughts? I drove from Dallas, TX to Taos, NM earlier this year. Set the cruise at 65 mph. Got 21 mpg all the way there and back. I have noticed that the mpg drops significantly when driving > 70 mph. I do run a fuel additive that adds a bit of lubricant to the fuel (Premium Diesel). Supposedly that helps the mileage, but I really haven't seen a huge increase. I just use it to reduce wear and tear. Craig C. 2004 Ram 2500, QC, 4x4, 305/555 CRD |
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