Starting to get better milage now.

Discussion in 'Dodge 3rd Gen Cummins 5.9 (24v)' started by CK5, Mar 8, 2006.

  1. Brisk

    Brisk Well-Known Member

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    And so do you!!:popcorn:
     
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    i know man! i got the $ in my account so i could go pick some up this weekend... i just feel guilty not using up the stock tires first. maybe il convince myself sometime soon :rolleyes:
     
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    small_toys New Member

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    I just purchasd n '06 Qad Cab 2500 with a 6 speed, 4x4, Charcoal grey. i live in Louisiana and in town I get 20mpg, according to the overhead. Still on the first tank, so I have not verified the display. Mileage is at 3400.
     
  4. RJF's Red Cummins

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    How did you get 4.10's? Did you specifically order that ratio? How do you like it?
     
  5. RJF's Red Cummins

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    Why do you guys want bigger tires?:popcorn:
     
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    willyswanter Well-Known Member

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    I went to 285's to help out my 4.10's. I was redlined at like 83mph. I've picked up almost 1mpg by going up tire sizes from stock.
     
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    With 4.10's I could definantly see that. These trucks with 4.10's almost need a second overdrive.:eek:
     
  8. CK5

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    Yeah, I ordered it with 4.10's, every time I tow I am in the mountains so wanted a lower gear to help get things rolling on the passes.
     
  9. RJF's Red Cummins

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    When you are pulling a grade do you run in overdive or 3rd?
     
  10. LOUDandPROUD

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    Only have 520 miles on mine, came into work this morning, got 18mpg with the cruise control on 60 for better part of an hour...Im going to try the next tire size up also. I spin 2 grand at 60 and I want to cut that down a hair...
     
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    I just started geting 16 mpg after 11,000 miles city driving. I haven't been on any long trips lately.
     
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    With 35's I run at 1950 rpms @75 mph W/ 3.73'S.
     

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