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Search Auto Parts Search SNUNEZ Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Truck Repair>> Truck Repair Advice SNUNEZ New User Jan 19, 2013, 1:21 PM Post #1 of 6 (1771 views)      SNUNEZ   I have a 2006 dodge Ram 1500 single cab V 6 auto transmission , I am looking for other Ram owners or pros that can tell me what I can do to gain better gas mileage currently I am getting 17 mpg on highway and 14 combination city n highway When I use cruise on the highway engine revs up consistently on hills .Please help Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 19, 2013, 2:36 PM Post #2 of 6 (1724 views)      Re: SNUNEZ   What! Are you some kinda short bus person? Buy, own, borrow or whatever a truck and expect awesome fuel economy!!?? Are you allowed out of your restraints yet? You couldn't even put a subject line that makes any sense so this thread will end up in our overflowing Spam Bin by next mod who reads it! You can fix broken, you can't fix stupid -- T nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Jan 19, 2013, 2:42 PM Post #3 of 6 (1720 views)      Re: SNUNEZ   If you want better mileage, you need a smaller vehicle. With the numbers you are currently getting thats as good as it gets. You aren't going to make a 3 ton truck with the aerodynamics of a brick do any better. The reason you rev up on hills is because your transmission needs to downshift to maintain speed because you have a big truck with a little engine. Short of always driving downhill with a 50mph wind behind you, there isn't anything that is going to improve you beyond the very reasonable 17/14 you currently get. If you feel better, my truck does 14/9 and isn't about to improve either. Higher fuel cost is part of the package for driving a full-size truck. SNUNEZ New User Jan 19, 2013, 2:42 PM Post #4 of 6 (1720 views)      Re: SNUNEZ   READ------- Pros or other ram owners you are right YOU CANT FIX STUPID Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 19, 2013, 4:03 PM Post #5 of 6 (1707 views)      Re: SNUNEZ   I guess we're done here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 19, 2013, 5:25 PM Post #6 of 6 (1696 views)      Re: SNUNEZ   Not yet. Best gas mileage known............ Smirk.......... T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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