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SNUNEZ
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Jan 19, 2013, 1:21 PM
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SNUNEZ
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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 
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 19, 2013, 2:36 PM
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Re: SNUNEZ
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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
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nickwarner
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Jan 19, 2013, 2:42 PM
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Re: SNUNEZ
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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.
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SNUNEZ
New User
Jan 19, 2013, 2:42 PM
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Re: SNUNEZ
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READ------- Pros or other ram owners you are right YOU CANT FIX STUPID
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Hammer Time
Ultimate Carjunky
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Jan 19, 2013, 4:03 PM
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Re: SNUNEZ
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I guess we're done here.
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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.
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Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky
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Jan 19, 2013, 5:25 PM
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Re: SNUNEZ
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Not yet. Best gas mileage known............
Smirk.......... T
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