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Originally Posted by 04ZRX  I have a 05 Dodge Ram 1500 with the "Hemi" in it & I have found that it likes to run at about 1850-2000 R.P.M. for the best gas mileage. On the Highway I set the Cruise control at 66-67 M.P.H. with the A/C on and a full load of luggage plus the Wife, I got 18.867 M.P.G.
In the City I have found that I need to push the Tow/Haul button in when I travel at under 42 M.P.H. This increases my gas mileage by 1.5 per gallon. I.E. 14.5 my normal with overdrive in, 13 M.P.G.
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I won't do 55, & I have tried it, the highway mileage is worse for my truck! |
I agree (same truck here), 65 works out pretty good, if you to 70-75 it drops a few mpg and 85 it probably drops at least 3 mpg. I can't really drive 65 though I do try sometimes. But people need to realize its not all "the speed you are driving", its gear ratio, weight, aerodynamics, tire drag, blablaa etc...