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Joe
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2/02/2002
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Hey I just bought a 1996 Dodge Dakota 4X4 with the 5.2l V8. I love the truck. I just don't like the fact that I can pass everthing but a gas station. I think a K&N unit will help. If anybody can think of anything else let me know...
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Joe
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CW
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2/02/2002
21:28:02
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Electric fan helped when I had my '97.
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm throttle body, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat. Electric fan Convertion, Awaiting HO cams.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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R Middleton
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2/04/2002
15:03:21
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Sounds obvious but stop passing everything! 8-)
I had to drive to Ottawa from London 5-6 hours. Always had to fill up 5 or 6 times. Last time I went I drove dead on 105 KPH, 5 over the speed limit, made a game of it stayed in the slow lane stayed in the shadow of the big trucks. Stopped for gas 3 times and had a little less than half a tank when I got into town.
I never realized how hard I drove until I tried to drive the speed limit.
Middy.
Dakota ACR 5.2 5 spd 3.92 AnitSpin.
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McClane
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2/04/2002
15:17:49
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I found that putting in Autolite 3923 spark plugs and swapping the stock 195 t-stat with a 180 t-stat helped mileage somewhat.
With the stock plugs and t-stat, I believe I was averaging 20-22L/100 km, with the 3923s and 180 t-stat, it helped lower the mileage to 16-18L/100 km.
Where I live, we just had a cold snap, and my mileage plummeted to 20-25L/100 km. I am hoping that once the weather warms up, my mileage will improve as well.
Use your 4x4 frugally.
Don't tramp on the gas pedal. I hate to say it but drive like grandma. Avoid expressways or roads where speeds are 100km/h or more.
Just remember, you are driving a pickup truck (an 8 cyl. at that), and trucks will never get the kind of fuel economy a passenger car gets.
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Rascal
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2/04/2002
15:40:59
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I dunno, I need gas, I put it in..I don't worry about it as the truck runs great and sounds cool.
Rascal
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scat pack
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2/04/2002
15:53:59
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Open up the exhaust too !
2K RC 4.7 4x4
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Brad
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2/04/2002
17:34:41
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It's amazing the difference driving 60 to 65 mph compared with 75 to 80 mph will make. My parent's durango with the 5.2l had the overhead display and at 60-65mph about 20mpg. Bump it up to 75 and the mileage dropped to 16mpg.
I have a 97 5.2 rc with 3.9 rears and the best I have been able to get is 20mpg.
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sicminds
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2/04/2002
19:51:01
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yeah
switch it out with the 3.9L
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Brad
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2/04/2002
22:17:14
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I don't think you will get any better with the 3.9L. My brother had a v6 cc 3.55 rears and got rid of it because he wasn't getting any better gas mileage than I was.
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travis
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2/06/2002
15:50:06
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not true i had a 98 3.9 and just switched to a 98 5.2 and noticed a big difference in gas milage. but i still love the v8 power
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Mike W.
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2/06/2002
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Stop complaining...my overhead reads 12-13mpg average...living in New England and having some extra weight in the back for winter doesnt help her any...
I've never driven anything but a V8. 3 previous vehicles were 1970's muscle cars with 350's, the 318 gets a few mpgs better :)) its not hard to beat 9mpg! much harder to beat it in a race though :)
But check out a previous post talks about the aerodynamics of a tonneau cover impriving mileage.
Love your V8. Never go back.
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Joe
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2002
16:34:06
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K thanks for all the inputs. I have learned to accept the fact that an V-8 will be harder then my old 2.9l ranger manual....
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pleasetellme
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2003
00:14:05
|  i need a 87-90 dakota
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does anybody know where i can get a 87-90 dakota without an engine
i would like for it to have a straight body descent interior and paint,it doesnt matter what the factory engine or transmission were, any color
it needs to have good glass, clean title.
a radio doesnt matter to me
it doesnt matter what wheels are on it or tires
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vern
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2003
19:37:27
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i have a 89 sport 4x4 shortbed v6 auto runs and drives,needs windshield
its black with grey hood and grey stripes down the sides that says dakota sport,
it does have two dents in the bed on the driver side up near the rail,paint shines but has some scratches
good red int.a few cig burns,power windows and locks head liner is down some but good-needs re glue
3.55 gears,alum factory wheels
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ricardcapecod
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2003
23:10:02
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First of all,keep up with maintenance schedule. After this,don`t go faster than posted speed limit.-Imagine your tac yellow at 1500 rpms and red at 2000 rpms.-Try to stay around 800 and 1500 rpms[always].If you know you`ll have to brake,do not accelerate and save a double waist. Try to use momentum and not horses or torque.Trying roads that can keep speed between 30 to 50 mph is the best scenario to a great result. Don`t carry any more weigth than you really need.Have tires with correct pressure and aligned.Imagine 235 horses[V8] oppening their mouths to eat as you step on the pedal.Try to keep moving,producing a minimum amount of power.Go thru the gears[manual] asap. If you do this concentrated enough you get at least 18 mpg on average. I get 21 to 22 depending totally on concentration and desired goal.This is on averages of 5000 miles cycles, not just one tank and yes, my computer shows no discrepances at all. Also, i`m a carpenter and i carry from leaders to planks on the rack not saying about a couple of burn outs every day to "dispose" of stress for beeing so focused. After a while, this will be a lot easier, and you will be much better too.Mine is a 2000,4.7, 5sp manual, 3.92 rear, 68mmfastman T body,FIPK K&N,Gibson exaust and headers, stage 2 jet chip, 180*thermostat, removed clutch fan, all syntetic fluids and next week will have HO cams ,intake manifold and 3923 plugs. Hope this help all interested in lowering consumption. Good luck...
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