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Gas mileage? - 2/7/2007 6:44:41 PM    Chitown Kracker Posts: 43 Joined: 12/17/2004 Status: offline Hello again! How do I get better gas mileage out of my 98 Durango? About 12/14 mpg is all I can get! I have had this truck for 1 1/2 years and enjoy it.....just not the gas mileage. This is a stock 5.2 4x4 with 96,000 miles. (if this helps). No tow bar, but I bet the gas mileage would really suck then! I also have Craftsman tools for sale...............http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_699853/tm.htm Thanks, chitown < Message edited by Chitown Kracker -- 2/10/2007 11:12:52 AM > _____________________________ IT'S MOPAR OR NO CAR!! 1998 Dodge Durango 318 4x4 1974 Dodge Dart Custom (4dr) 318 Post #: 1

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/7/2007 7:03:15 PM    n8ech   Posts: 510 Joined: 11/21/2006 Status: offline Hi Chitown: Is that 12 city and 14 hwy?   The window sticker on my 01 4.7 says 14 city 18 hwy.  I have never gotten better than 12 on a tank when most of the miles are around town. Once in a great while, I can hit 17 or maybe 18 hwy if I hold my mouth right etc, but usually it is 16. 4800 pounds and the aerodynamics of a brick do not lend themselves to economy.                                                            Don _____________________________ 2001 Dark Garnet Pearl Durango SLT+ 4.7L AWD w/ 3.55 gears (mine) 2005 Linen Gold Pearl DGC 3.8L (hers) (in reply to Chitown Kracker) Post #: 2

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/7/2007 7:14:18 PM    Chitown Kracker Posts: 43 Joined: 12/17/2004 Status: offline Don, I get 12mpg around town, and 14mpg on the hwy. My 98 Ram truck was better then this pig. I would be happy with a few more mpg out of it, if possible. Thanks,  chitown _____________________________ IT'S MOPAR OR NO CAR!! 1998 Dodge Durango 318 4x4 1974 Dodge Dart Custom (4dr) 318 (in reply to n8ech) Post #: 3

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/7/2007 7:18:03 PM    virused   Official Player Hater Posts: 1883 Joined: 2/12/2006 From: myspace.com/06rc Status: offline Have you done the obvious stuff yet? Air intake, exhaust, 180 t-stat, check tire pressure and alignment, change spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor? Knock a couple of those projects out and see if it improves. _____________________________ Chris MODerator 99 Dodge Dakota, 56 Ford F100, 06 Honda RC51 (in reply to Chitown Kracker) Post #: 4

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/7/2007 10:14:41 PM    MAGIC84 Posts: 182 Joined: 12/16/2006 Status: online Chitown, remember that cooling/heating system problem you have, that isnt exactly helping matters.  Chris knows what he is talking about with the obvious stuff, pressure, spark plugs, alignment, plugs, wires, cap, rotor etc... start there. They may not seem like they make a difference but collectively they add up, and again with the aerodynamics of a brick every bit helps. Another recommendation  by some markets is to spring clean, get rid of un necessary extra weight in the vehicle.   Clean out the old magazines, crayons, gold fish crackers, cheerios in the door pockets (if you have children.  DO NOT REMOVE  SAFETY RELATED EQUIPMENT!! My  2003 4.7  Was able to squeak out about 15-16 on a road trip recently, but  I believe you have the 4 SPEED AUTO,  In the 2000  era, I want to say 01-03 they started with the 5 speed auto, another overdrive gear to reduce RPMS, but offset by higher GVWR, and more equipment. < Message edited by MAGIC84 -- 2/7/2007 10:18:22 PM > (in reply to virused) Post #: 5

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/7/2007 11:15:35 PM    Chitown Kracker Posts: 43 Joined: 12/17/2004 Status: offline Hey guys! I will be taking the Durango in for the heating problem. I should be back on my feet in about 2 to 2 1/2 months from back surgery. I will then do the complete tune up on the Durango. I now have some questions about that........ Should I order all MOPAR parts, or does it not matter? I have always done so in the past....It's a MOPAR, use MOPAR parts.....right?  Also, I live in a county that does not have emission testing, what type of exhaust system do you recomend? Fell free to hit me with ideas, I plan on keeping this truck for a while. Thanks, Chitown _____________________________ IT'S MOPAR OR NO CAR!! 1998 Dodge Durango 318 4x4 1974 Dodge Dart Custom (4dr) 318 (in reply to MAGIC84) Post #: 6

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 9:54:29 AM    ganzhimself   Posts: 111 Joined: 10/2/2006 Status: offline With my 98 Durango I can squeeze 15-16 MPG depending on conditions. _____________________________ Chili Pepper Red 1998 Durango 5.2L, 4WD (NV242), 3.9 gears, towing package, "custom" cold air-intake with K&N cone filter. Audio: Alpine CDE-9870 w/ FullSpeed iPod Control, (Product)RED 8 GB iPod Nano, Sony XS-V160HP 6.5" speakers. (in reply to Chitown Kracker) Post #: 7

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 10:01:01 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1767 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline I've gotten up to 17.4 MPG hwy and 12.9 average in the city. But if I put my foot in it which I can't help but do I still get 11.5 city. _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to ganzhimself) Post #: 8

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 10:28:58 AM    ganzhimself   Posts: 111 Joined: 10/2/2006 Status: offline That was average. I can coax 17-18 MPG on the highway and 13 in the city if I drive with a light foot. _____________________________ Chili Pepper Red 1998 Durango 5.2L, 4WD (NV242), 3.9 gears, towing package, "custom" cold air-intake with K&N cone filter. Audio: Alpine CDE-9870 w/ FullSpeed iPod Control, (Product)RED 8 GB iPod Nano, Sony XS-V160HP 6.5" speakers. (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 9

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 11:26:36 AM    Mean Green Posts: 3188 Joined: 6/22/2006 From: Reno, NV Status: offline About what products you want to use do a k&n or airraid intake and you can go with flowmaster or borla (I know there's one more common one out there but I can't remember the name). I am gonna get a fm40 I like it loud though. As far as ignition components go with OEM, MSD, or better. Don't use the cheap stuff. Do not use platinum plugs. I am personally not gonna try any other plugs than Champion, I tried bosch plats and they couldn't keep the D running one night after work... _____________________________ 2000 Durango 5.9L SLT+ Flowmaster 40 "Custom" Ram Air 31" BFG AT T/A KO's Bilstein Shocks Hidden Hitch Sirius Satelite Radio E-fan conversion Smittybilt brushguard SSU's (in reply to ganzhimself) Post #: 10

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 11:30:31 AM    Mike954 Posts: 92 Joined: 11/27/2006 Status: offline Don't feel bad it could be worse! You could do like I have too and run premium all the time! Plus the best I have ever gotten is 12.7mpg.  Granted it is all because of the performance aspects of my truck but I just wanted you to know that there are some that would love to see 15mpg. lol $50 dollars to go 225 miles takes a toll on the wallet faster than you can imagine _____________________________ 99' Shelby S.P.360 Durango additions include: Procharger & Intercooler Fully Balanced Engine,JE Pistons, Comp Camp, 2800 Stall Converter Ported & polished, Aluminum Heads w/ roller Rockers Mopar Intake, JBA shorty headers. MSD Ignition (in reply to Mean Green) Post #: 11

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 11:54:25 AM    Mean Green Posts: 3188 Joined: 6/22/2006 From: Reno, NV Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: Mike954 Don't feel bad it could be worse! You could do like I have too and run premium all the time! Plus the best I have ever gotten is 12.7mpg.  Granted it is all because of the performance aspects of my truck but I just wanted you to know that there are some that would love to see 15mpg. lol $50 dollars to go 225 miles takes a toll on the wallet faster than you can imagine  I've been too broke to drive mine as much as I want so I'm stuck driving my wifes xA which is a very boring car to drive but it does it's job at 32 city 38 highway... _____________________________ 2000 Durango 5.9L SLT+ Flowmaster 40 "Custom" Ram Air 31" BFG AT T/A KO's Bilstein Shocks Hidden Hitch Sirius Satelite Radio E-fan conversion Smittybilt brushguard SSU's (in reply to Mike954) Post #: 12

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 12:14:01 PM    Mike954 Posts: 92 Joined: 11/27/2006 Status: offline Yeah Mean, my old Civic saves me as a daily driver.  I would be living on the street if I had to drive the D on my 55mile roudtrip commute to work 6 days a week. _____________________________ 99' Shelby S.P.360 Durango additions include: Procharger & Intercooler Fully Balanced Engine,JE Pistons, Comp Camp, 2800 Stall Converter Ported & polished, Aluminum Heads w/ roller Rockers Mopar Intake, JBA shorty headers. MSD Ignition (in reply to Chitown Kracker) Post #: 13

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 1:22:05 PM    deerang Posts: 792 Joined: 9/25/2006 Status: offline Last summer gas hovered around 1$/L or 3.30 $US/G!!  I found myself car-pooling a lot, and just giving my buddies a lil money for gas when we went places.  Buddy in a del Sol buys 94 octane, he was paying about $3.50 US/G, but it only held 40$.  _____________________________ 2000 Durango SLT 4.7L Flowmaster Super-40 270,000km and still eating rice {0,0} |)__) -"-"- O RLY? (in reply to Mike954) Post #: 14

RE: Gas mileage? - 2/8/2007 1:45:52 PM    89Daytona   Posts: 317 Joined: 12/30/2005 Status: offline Larger diameter & wider tires also provide more rolling resistance, so if you have non-stock tire sizes it can change your mileage. And are you calculating gas mileage by filling the tank until the pump clicks/stops the first time or are you filling it until you can actually see the gas? (that can be the difference of about a gallon) (in reply to deerang) Post #: 15

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