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Mike Pingel
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6/02/2002
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I'm only 16 years old and I don't have a lot of money for gas and i was wondering how to improve my fuel economy in my '97 dakota (3.9L V6). I get around 14 mpg now and i'd like to know various ways to increase this number.
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canadiandak
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2002
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I have a 2001CC 3.9L 4x4 and have been able to gain 2mpg by adding a homebrew cold air intake and a set of autolite 3923's
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IntenseDak39
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6/03/2002
09:36:00
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dont romp on the gas pedal.... yeah yeah yeah... i was 16 once.. only a few years back.
nah... like he said... clean up the intake and put a muffler on. it helps
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2002
12:08:25
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Make sure your tires are properly inflated. You would be surprised what even a pound diference will make. I have found the dealer sets them to 32 so you get a softer ride I put them at 35 and get 17mpg easily on mostly city short run driving.
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98FlameRdDak
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2002
12:59:03
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TWO WORDS. TONNO COVER.
Just installed one on my truck last week and my milage went from 13 city to 15 city. And I still drive it the same as I always have. You will feel the difference once the cover is installed.
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dan
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2002
13:22:33
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right on. tonneau and proper tire inflation make a huge difference. 35 pounds for me too. the intake is a good deal too.......
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Montag
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2002
20:37:27
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Muffler will help, I get about 15mpg mostly city driving, I have a flowmaster 40. I could probably get better fuel economy, but I love the sound and can't keep my foot out of the gas :)
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Aquadyne
Dodge Dakota
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6/04/2002
23:02:38
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I have a 1993 with a 3.9 Auto. and I get 19 MPG . I have a cap on the back . Check your O2 sensors . My milage dropped from 19 to 13 when mine went bad . Replace the air charge sensor ( it's cheap at NAPA ) If you have an Auto. make sure your tranny's not slipping . Good luck
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tnels79
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2009
09:47:51
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Some people don't believe in them but I built my own hydrogen system and put on my 93 Dakota 3.9 5 speed, put the rear end from an automatic in it and put on a double hydrogen system and my mileage jumped from 20mpg average to 27MPG average, I was thrilled.
I have a tonneau cover and side skirts, I run my tires at 38-40 PSI, the combo has me quite pleased
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marty
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2009
12:53:04
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I added a Flux Capacitor
in mpgs jump from 18 to 90!
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Jonny
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2009
16:12:27
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I was talking to a physics major who informed me that the injectors are pumping way to much fuel for a 3.9 motor. The 23 lb injectors can be swapped for Fords 19 lb injector and you will drastically improve fuel mileage and power as well. Anyone else tried this?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2009
17:00:40
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actually, '99 & up use 21# injectors and they are not what determines how much fuel goes into the engine. the PCM does that using signals from the O2 sensor, MAP sensor and a couple of others. you can go to Bosch 21# injectors with the 4 hole design and save fuel as they have better fuel atomization and tighter tolerances. check out fiveomotorsports.com.
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ecdak
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2009
20:06:17
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http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57887
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N5569
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2009
20:09:05
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http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59262
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Doc Brown
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2009
08:51:25
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Marty!
You can not discuss the flux capacitor!
In the wrong hands,
The results could be catastrophic!
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N56629
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1/29/2009
10:01:00
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Amsoil scammer is really busy. Still uses fake ID's. Why does the Amsoil rep resort to such cowardly attacks? Why would anyone visit a site that tolerates such people?
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ya well
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2009
16:38:21
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now you know why so many of us refuse to become paying members
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N56629.
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2009
18:22:44
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improving fuel economy in our dakota's
http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59262
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Steve Roark
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2009
19:58:23
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I'll blow you for every case you buy
so hurry an place your order now
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N56629
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1/29/2009
22:02:37
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Ya well, it's the same cowardly little fag that causes all the trouble.
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N56629.
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2009
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Steve, I'll blow you for a free case and filter.
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