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Old 07-25-2001, 11:15 PM
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Question 5.9 Efficiency

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab SB with the 5.9 in it. Any suggestions for boosting fuel mileage?
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Old 07-25-2001, 11:24 PM
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buy a neon!!!!!

just kidding, get a new air filter element (K&N of course) and put in a new exhaust system. just these two alone will help the truck breath better, but your only going to see 1-2 mpg improvements, nothing drastic...
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Old 07-26-2001, 04:19 AM
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I added a soft Tonneau to my 99 318 2wd CC, SB.

Got 1 mpg increase at 65-70 freeway cruising. No other mod gave me anything noticable like that
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Old 07-26-2001, 07:03 AM
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Hey Wtall, What kind of milage are you getting? I get 15.5 in the city and 19 on the road. Have not put on a new exhaust yet, but that will come.
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Old 07-26-2001, 07:56 AM
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Hey Ronsram,

I currently get about 13 overall. I am looking for 15 to match what my 97 Dakota V6 got. It was a real guzzler for a 6
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