They then informed me they did not have the tools for repair or further diagnosis I was welcome to come and tow my truck someplace else. Found rail pressure was good. Again, in my reading I find a lot of misguided uninformed debate. The others should be going in this week, as I've got some time off. Let's keep this discussion going, Demerchant.
And I've been averaging 14 mpg city driving 21 mpg onthe highway. Thanks in advance for your time. You can see by the calculations that the engine would be in Cummins' recommended zone of 2100-2400 rpm when cruising at 72 mph 2114 engine rpm with 4. Dyne tests by Hypertech on the program now in the '05 Dodge Ram 3500 show peak torque at 2,100 rpm; Chrysler factory programming was rated for peak torque at 1,600 rpm. Here is our truck, it's still on the dealership web-site right now. This was o ne time.
I am a fan of science and am amazed how it can effect my wallet on daily driving. We're in nearly the same predicament. Fully understand your point, belizeancowboy! Moses I think part of the advantage some people get from electric fans is simply settling for less cooling. U wi some and u loose some but what the hell. Fortunately, I can make it to Moab from Fernley and back home on one fill of the main tank plus the. While driving approximately 45 mph, smoke appeared from the hood of the vehicle.
I mean without a cracked head nothing really shares the passages. When I arrived home I investigated and discovered that the injector tube to the 4 cylinder was spraying a fine mist of fuel into and around the engine compartment and onto the firewall as well as being soaked into the hood insulation. Shaune509 I have a 2007 full size 3500 crew cab with the 5. He has more mileage on his but his is 100% factory with factory spec tires. Its not a typical tuner but it has similar results. Does this standard shift have a throttle positioning sensor? There were no warning indicators illuminated. My only other comparison is word of mouth from other drivers.
Do you have any other symptoms other than not so great fuel mileage? I wouldn't expect more than 17-18 mpg unloaded and 14 mpg pulling a 7,500 trailer at that rpm. Heck, you expect cold fingers and cold tushie in a Wisconsin Winter. Once on, the fan spins at a fixed speed regardless of road speed. Did I feel a power increase through the midrange?? For me that was easier than dropping the tank. When empty, that truck was at least 1500 pounds lighter than your Ram 3500 dually 4x4.
My choice of running 75W-140 Mopar gear lube for severe duty use may, in fact, create a loss in fuel efficiency—especially in the winter. Please clarify your loaded weight estimate at least , whether you are hauling in-bed campers or travel trailers, the tire size and the torque rating with the Smarty programming. By the way, it's very nice of me to help spend your income on items like a Gear Vendors overdrive! Not exactly sure on the rear axle ratio, but it's in high 3's. As for the late trucks with 3. This resulted in better fuel efficiency.
Do you think that I would see a fuel mpg increase at those speeds, hypothetically? I am looking at Banks to get all mods from the same place to ensure everything works together as it should. Well gearing is one of the last things I planned for upgrades mainly its something I felt I had to outsource the labor on until I read Moses's awesome post on gear installs. Your 2002 Ram 3500's peak torque should be 460 lb-ft. Confirm which engine you have here, Hertfordnc. When I push to 2100 rpm empty, which is actually my presumed torque peak with the Hypertech Max Energy programming, I can expect 19-20 mpg, depending upon terrain and wind. I find it very interesting to read about fuel efficiency. By increasing my power curve through fuel delivery and timing I managed to encompass the rpm range of my cruising speed.
I am looking to bump my torque range up a little bit. Renze, I hear you, but it's not really apples to apples. Of course your Ram 3500 qualifies for this forum, smoke3456. Your rpm at 60-65 mph in overdrive 6th gear would indicate otherwise. I know there are aerodynamics issues with this big of a truck, things that I will be addressing.
I am only looking for efficiency as it affects my bottom line. As a comsumer I would ask for more from your dealer, now the diesel mileage is getting very close to a gas engine. I have never reached back to the stock level that my father has, and he reminds me every time I see him lol. He said he would work on it Monday. Also, do you have any idea as to the cost of re-gearing the rear end? I'd again emphasize that 23-25 mpg highway was readily achievable with the stock tires, 3. Your question is about gaining fuel mileage.
Pyrometer and boost gauge will be installed prior to purchasing a tuner. Never any higher, that's driving it to those speeds like a little old lady. And I've been averaging 14 mpg city driving 21 mpg onthe highway. This is slightly offset by the 4. When I modified the '05 truck with the lift kit and aftermarket accessories, adding a good deal of weight in the process, the original axle gear 3. I've got a one-piece driveline at 140. I will say with certainty that 4.