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·Hi guys. I'm not sure if you recall, but I have a 98 Ram 5.2L Quad Cab and since I got it (went from a Honda Element to the Ram), I've been trying to eek out better fuel mileage. I took a 22hr road trip about a month ago and on that trip, averaged several speeds per tank, varying of ~5mph, to see what my mpg would be.
On average, I was getting around 15mpg. The high was 18mpg and that was drafting a semi for most of the tank.
I've been doing some research and found a few options for reducing aerodynamic drag and/or increasing fuel economy. I'll be doing a few when I get some free time over the coming weekends, but in general the mods I'll be doing are expected to create an increase in fuel mileage. But if I can net a 26% increase in fuel economy (including replacing the O2 sensor, intake, exhaust, and aero), that should save me ~$500 per year. Given that I plan on keeping this truck for many years, investing in econo-mods are a worthwhile investment (so far).
How in-depth are you willing to go to get better fuel economy?
Has anyone created a belly pan/undertray for the 2nd Gen Ram (or any Ram) and tested fuel economy?
On average, I was getting around 15mpg. The high was 18mpg and that was drafting a semi for most of the tank.
I've been doing some research and found a few options for reducing aerodynamic drag and/or increasing fuel economy. I'll be doing a few when I get some free time over the coming weekends, but in general the mods I'll be doing are expected to create an increase in fuel mileage. But if I can net a 26% increase in fuel economy (including replacing the O2 sensor, intake, exhaust, and aero), that should save me ~$500 per year. Given that I plan on keeping this truck for many years, investing in econo-mods are a worthwhile investment (so far).
How in-depth are you willing to go to get better fuel economy?
Has anyone created a belly pan/undertray for the 2nd Gen Ram (or any Ram) and tested fuel economy?
