I feel like I have been spending half the day searching the forums for the answer to this...
In regards to the "Fuel Saver" light that I have in my 09 1500... Is it the same as an "ECO" light? I have never seen a light turn on in my truck that says "ECO". But, I see the "Fuel Saver" light all the time. Does anyone have a photo of what an "ECO" light looks like?
I guess my question is... When someone says "ECO light", are they referring to the "Fuel Saver" light, or are they two different lights?
Fuel Saver & ECO are the same thing, just a change in Terminology
it is just a make you feel good light, it is basically telling you that you are driving in a manner that is using the least amount of fuel possible
i have seen it come on going slow, as soon as the transmission has reached computer controlled 5th gear, i have seen it stay on all the way to a rolling Stop
ohhh, thats what that ECO light is on my ram, on an 06, on the headliner instrument, where you click thru the compas, the gas millage, the DTE, on one of them, i think its the gas milage, there is a green eco on in the corner, ive never noticed it to shut off thou, ill try it today
My eco light is almost always on (except upon acceleration of course). I can get it to stay on if I accelerate very slowly, but people behind me don't like that lol. The light is basically like a glorified vacuum gauge.
yeah I don't know I never really thought of it as a nuisance at all though. It pretty much gets ignored.
I gotta say though they help in a Uhaul! lol. Big difference in mpg in Uhaul from 5-10 years ago when you just went, vs now with the vacuum gauges you can monitor your mpg somewhat.
Not exactly true, it means you are driving in a fuel effiecient manner and/or in mds mode. There are times when the Eco will be displayed and running on all 8.
That may be true for the hemi with mds (I'm not sure if it is or not but if you saw it in the manual then ok), but the 4.7L doesn't have mds....it simply is a sign that you're driving efficiently (high vacuum....low engine load)...
Any mpg increase by a bed cover is offset by it's weight. Tailgate up with/without cover is the best. If you want a cover great, just don't get one looking for mpg.
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