RE: Gas mileage?
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 3:19:19 PM
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deerang
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The highest it hit here, during the BS "Gas shortage" was $4.20! (for the cheap stuff). And pump and runs weren't half as bad here as they were in the south (aka States). Us Canadians were getting screwed! That was around Hurricane Katrina time, sept '05.
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 10:21:57 PM
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Thank you all for helping me along with this question.............
I ordered all the parts today, and will have them by Monday. I will not be able to do the job for a month or so due that I am having back surgery tomorrow. Having parts lay around will help with the healing process, can't wait to get back in the garage.
Thanks again,
Chitown
p.s. check out the misc stuff for sale, I listed a bunch of new CRAFTSMAN tools.
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 10:35:20 PM
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deerang
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What parts did you order?
Best of luck on a speedy recovery.
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/9/2007 6:05:20 AM
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You may want to add a link to your sig. That will help a little, I don't even browse those sections...
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/9/2007 11:54:24 AM
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I get 14 mpg all the time. But do not switch in a 180 thermostat if you live anywhere cold. I did. And now, not only is my AC busted, but my heater never EVER gets above luke warm. But, the 180 helps keep it from overheating in the summer, and, hypothetically, it could even worsen your gas mileage, but I haven't noticed that. But, because the engine is running cooler, it could lead it to burn richer. Again, I don't have that problem, but it could happen.
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/9/2007 11:56:53 AM
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Mean Green
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Durango you may want to flush the heater core. Check the announcements at the top of the page.
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/10/2007 11:30:40 AM
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Chitown Kracker
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quote:
ORIGINAL: deerang
What parts did you order?
Best of luck on a speedy recovery.
I ordered all MOPAR tune up parts. I am also going to order a K&N filter kit for it, and put duel exhaust on it. This will all happen in a fer months, I just had my back surgery yesterday.........SUCKS being down like this.
Thanks,
Chitown
I also have some Craftsman tools for sale.........................http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_699853/tm.htm
< Message edited by Chitown Kracker -- 2/10/2007 11:32:30 AM >
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/10/2007 8:56:03 PM
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Wow, I remember when I first brought my Durango home and I was posting this exact same issue in DF. It's just amazing how many times this same issue is raised time and time again. I still say they should sit each potential Durango buyer down in front of a gas pump and drop a sledgehammer on his testicles just so we will know what it feels like when we fill up.
What makes it worse is that I knew how bad they are on gas but I still wouldn't get rid of my 5.9.....LOL
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/10/2007 9:49:10 PM
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deerang
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Great analogy!! Laughed for a good couple minutes there. I complain with my 4.7L, i coulndt imagine a 5.9
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/10/2007 10:46:05 PM
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Yea, I wanted a Durango no matter what, I did no research. I know I wanted low miles, and no tow bar....did not want a work horse. I found mine 2 years a go w72,000 miles on it, and now has 96,000 miles on it. I know the gas mileage sucks, but I would not part with it for anything. I just wanted to know if there were some tricks to get a couple more miles out of it. As I posted above, I ordered it's first tune up kit from a MOPAR dealer and I'm going to order cold air intake for it. I know it will run a lot better, even if I still only get 12/14 mpg.
Thank you all for the comments..... it nice to see people answer old questions from new members.
Rock on,
chitown
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RE: Gas mileage? - 2/11/2007 2:18:12 AM
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Yeah we don't get too upset about answering old questions (they are great for post whores like me LOL).
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