Mileage on 2006 4X4 after break in period

[davidsze]

I am considering the purchase of a 2006 Ram 3500 single wheel, diesel, 48RE auto, 373 rea end, 4X4. Does anyome have experience with a similar 2005 model regarding the mileage aftewr the break in period of about 15, 000 miles in:

1. city

2. Highway

3. Towing (10,000)

 

[JCrockett]

I have the same thing. Towed 8000 up from Montana this spring, truck had 2200 miles on it, OH read 13-14MPG. City/daily driving about 15mpg, OH. And I had calculatd the first time a couple weeks ago, went 400 miles with cruise set at 65 and I got 18. 5MPG and 10,500 miles on the ticker. The overhead was within . 2mpg when I hand calced. Had the Edge set on 40HP with all these readings.

It is a good truck buy one

Hope that helps

 

[klenger]

Probably not too many 2006's out there with 15k on them. Shouldn't be much different that a 2005. FWIW, I get 19 commuting, about 11 towing 10k, and up to 21. 5 on the freeway.

 

[Edgemann55]

20mpg freeway,17. 5 combined. Just turned 15,000mi.

 

[2Gen3Gen]

20mpg freeway,17. 5 combined. Just turned 15,000mi.

My 04. 5 is about the same as above Highway is a bit better when I keep it under 70mph

 

[captaindean]

mileage

I am getting 22mpg and have 35000 on the clock just put edge juice/attitude

combo hope it helps mileage if i can keep foot out of it huge differance in power went out last night on level 4 and holy sh#t also have 33' raptor toy hauler and get about 10mpg when towing it empty it is 10100 lbs

 

[GAllen]

I have the same thing. Towed 8000 up from Montana this spring, truck had 2200 miles on it, OH read 13-14MPG. City/daily driving about 15mpg, OH. And I had calculatd the first time a couple weeks ago, went 400 miles with cruise set at 65 and I got 18. 5MPG and 10,500 miles on the ticker. The overhead was within . 2mpg when I hand calced. Had the Edge set on 40HP with all these readings.

It is a good truck buy one

Hope that helps

I must get the worst mileage on the planet! I'm averaging 16 mpg city/highway and 10mph when towing @ 12,000 lbs. Seems other's get much better than 10 mpg when towing and this 18-22 mpg stuff is not part of my world.

 

[SilentDave]

13-14 city, 16-17 highway - both unloaded and light throttle use. 17,000 miles on the clock.

 

[MSLiechty]

Gallon I'm with you, my daily comute is 15 miles each way and about 1/3 of it is city streets that takes about 10 minutes. The remainder is all freeway. I try to keep it about 2000 RPM or 70 MPH and get about 16. 5-17. 0 MPG. Iam not sure if it's my right foot or the fact that I only have 2K miles on it so far.



On a recent trip I got close to 20MPH at 70 MPH.





Michael

 

[JCleary]

NOT FAIR!



I have my '03 with the HO, which is supposed to be more efficient than the 325/600's. The best tank I've ever seen is 19. 5 (with my 285's) and that was freeway only at 70 with cruise control.



Now I get about 15-16, whether in town or freeway.



Time to put on the 285's again and drive like granny...



Or not This truck is too much fun to worry about fuel!

 

[nickleinonen]

Now I get about 15-16, whether in town or freeway.

that's about what i get all the time [i drive 99% in the city]

 

[Hackett]

Any Enhancements for 2005 Diesel - Lack Power

Went from 1996 Dodge Diesel with power pack and chip that pulled 12,000 fifth wheel w/o problems to 2005 5. 7L Hemi gas engine. Bad choice as would not pull hill faster than 40MPH at 3. 5 MPG. As soon as returned from first trip, returned to dealer and traded for 2005 Diesel 5. 9L. Power better and mileage now 11. 5 MPG pulling 12,000 with the diesel - MUCH MORE power than Hemi but not as much as modified 1996. Any modifications recommended to improve mileage and power for 2005 Dodge Ram 5. 9L? DODGE HEMI SUCKS

 

[fozzy]

I got 16. 3 MPG city driving out of my first tank on my 06. Have not used the second tank up yet. GAllen, I had two 97 CTD one with 3:55 and one with 4:10's and the 4:10's MPG was all most half what the 3:55's would do. Same truck, same jobs, same diesel and oil, even the same paint. Never had 4:10's again. Just a thought.

 

[Donn]

I must get the worst mileage on the planet! I'm averaging 16 mpg city/highway and 10mph when towing @ 12,000 lbs. Seems other's get much better than 10 mpg when towing and this 18-22 mpg stuff is not part of my world.

No you just tell the truth. My milage is about the same as yours.

 

[wcjp]

I'm just under 1000miles on my 06'. The 3rd tank was 15. 9mpg/hand calculation. The overhead said 13. 8mpg.

 

[gsbrockman]

Went from 1996 Dodge Diesel with power pack and chip that pulled 12,000 fifth wheel w/o problems

How did you "chip" a 1996 Dodge diesel ?

Greg

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Our DRW 4x4 QC 06 gets the worst mileage yet. Pheonix and back last week in one day. 11. 6 there. 10. 8 on the way back. Empty both ways.



Greg

 

[Giachino]

450 miles at approx 85mph... . 17. 4 mpg hand calc... if i'm only going 65-70 it gets approx 19-20... ... what kills you is city driving or short drives (becasue mileage sucks when the engine is warming up)... on my 8 mile commute, i only get about 15-16 mpg... ... and it's mostly freeway... .

 

[CGresswell]

My MPG

Drove to Cedar City, UT from So Cal (414 miles) with utility tandem trailer with 8000# in trailer and truck bed. Mileage was 18 mpg going and 19. 5 coming back (empty with trailer). Thought that was good. I'm only 2 wheel drive.

Dick

 

[2Gen3Gen]

I must get the worst mileage on the planet! I'm averaging 16 mpg city/highway and 10mph when towing @ 12,000 lbs. Seems other's get much better than 10 mpg when towing and this 18-22 mpg stuff is not part of my world.

No, I would say that you have a good set of batteries in your calculator. :-laf It's the time of year that everyone claims to get just a bit better than the guy that posted before. Happens every year when they bring out the latest truck. :-laf