brian42
Ram Guru
Another vote for brisk but not excessive acceleration as silver bullet mentioned.
Just by changing that aspect of my driving (moving smartly up to cruising speed) has netted me almost 1 mpg better economy per tank (hand calculated).
I also don't drive over 70 mph on the freeway. 70 mph gets me just over 1500 rpm in 8th gear (with 3.21 gears) and I can hold speed better on mild inclines and MDS stays on.
Once I go above 70 mph my fuel economy drops noticeably.
If you are serious about fuel economy:
- Avoid city streets with lights (stop-and-go)
- Go inside to get your food instead of going through the drive-thru (idling)
- Keep the ethanol content as close to 0% as possible
- Stick to Top Tier gas stations and use 89 octane or higher
As others have said, I didn't buy my all-motor V-8 for economy. I will conserve where I can but if I get 14 mpg or 17 mpg doesn't make much difference to me. Sure it's a few extra bucks at the pump but it was worth it to enjoy driving my truck.
Just by changing that aspect of my driving (moving smartly up to cruising speed) has netted me almost 1 mpg better economy per tank (hand calculated).
I also don't drive over 70 mph on the freeway. 70 mph gets me just over 1500 rpm in 8th gear (with 3.21 gears) and I can hold speed better on mild inclines and MDS stays on.
Once I go above 70 mph my fuel economy drops noticeably.
If you are serious about fuel economy:
- Avoid city streets with lights (stop-and-go)
- Go inside to get your food instead of going through the drive-thru (idling)
- Keep the ethanol content as close to 0% as possible
- Stick to Top Tier gas stations and use 89 octane or higher
As others have said, I didn't buy my all-motor V-8 for economy. I will conserve where I can but if I get 14 mpg or 17 mpg doesn't make much difference to me. Sure it's a few extra bucks at the pump but it was worth it to enjoy driving my truck.
