What kind of mpg do you get?
From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
Q: 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 1000 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 45000 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 -- ...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 .
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From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont have a clue on much else do you say what you mean not what you think. 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 .
From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
on mon 22 sep 2008 124708 -0500 geekboy nerdrevenge@nerdythree.net wrote i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont have a clue on much else do you say what you mean not what you think. gee stevebs reply was very clear to everyone else... ok heres 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 wont 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 wagnalls. steve .
From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont 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 got the message. i can follow the conversation. i dont have to correct peoples language. in some areas of this country correcting the other persons english will get you a can of good old fashioned redneck whoopass. but im sure you already know about that. did you get beat up at school a lot it helps to talk about these things. steve .
From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
on mon 22 sep 2008 124846 -0500 geekboy nerdrevenge@nerdythree.net wrote i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont 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 still you... 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 .
From : mac davis
on mon 22 sep 2008 181227 -0800 steveb toquerville@zionvistas wrote ok boys... as i see it gb made an attempt at humor that wasnt appreciated... now i know that never happened to anyone else here so lets start wwiii over it.. if youre going to spend your time pissing on feet in the shower buy a good set of waders.. i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont 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 got the message. i can follow the conversation. i dont have to correct peoples language. in some areas of this country correcting the other persons english will get you a can of good old fashioned redneck whoopass. but im sure you already know about that. did you get beat up at school a lot it helps to talk about these things. steve mac please remove splinters before emailing .
From : geekboy
i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont 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 .
From : geekboy
i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont have a clue on much else do you say what you mean not what you think. steve .
From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont have a clue on much else do you steve .
From : geekboy
on mon 22 sep 2008 124708 -0500 geekboy nerdrevenge@nerdythree.net wrote i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont have a clue on much else do you say what you mean not what you think. gee stevebs reply was very clear to everyone else... ok heres 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 wont ever get one either. that clear .
From : geekboy
on mon 22 sep 2008 124846 -0500 geekboy nerdrevenge@nerdythree.net wrote i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont 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 still you... your lack of edumacation and comprehension of the english language does not make you correct .
From : peterd
on mon 22 sep 2008 124846 -0500 geekboy nerdrevenge@nerdythree.net wrote i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont 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 still you... .
From : nosey
tom lawrence wrote 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. -- ken .
From : peterd
on mon 22 sep 2008 124708 -0500 geekboy nerdrevenge@nerdythree.net wrote i get the best kind. you have no idea how much that helped me. you really dont have a clue on much else do you say what you mean not what you think. gee stevebs reply was very clear to everyone else... ok heres my translation geekboy has not a clue about anything and probably wont ever get one either. that clear .
From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
i figured miles on odometer divided by gallons over a 1000 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 45000 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 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 .
From : tom lawrence
i figured miles on odometer divided by gallons over a 1000 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 45000 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 .
From : steve lusardi
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 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 1000 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 45000 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 -- ...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 .
From : geekboy
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 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 1000 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 45000 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 -- ...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 .
From : steveb toquerville zionvistas
on mon 22 sep 2008 181227 -0800 steveb toquerville@zionvistas wrote ok boys... as i see it gb made an attempt at humor that wasnt appreciated... now i know that never happened to anyone else here so lets start wwiii over it.. if youre going to spend your time pissing on feet in the shower buy a 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 .
From : craig c
on sep 22 1254=a0am 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 havent seen a huge increase. i just use it to reduce wear and tear. craig c. 2004 ram 2500 qc 4x4 305/555 crd .
From : fearless fred
31 miles per imperial gallon at 1500 rpm with my 99 ctd qc 2wd with 353 gears on flat ground. fred on sep 22 1254 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 havent seen a huge increase. i just use it to reduce wear and tear. craig c. 2004 ram 2500 qc 4x4 305/555 crd .