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Poor mileage need advice

10-03-2002, 04:57 PM

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dbartos

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Poor mileage need advice

Hello, I just filled my tank for the 3rd time since buying my 95 RAm 3500 in August I checked my mileage and I am still only getting about 13.5 Miles per gallon. I have not pulled or caried anything and all my driving has been on fairly level terain. (no mountains or steep hills) I'm a little disapointed in this mileage and looking for advice on how to improve it. I just replaced the air filter so maybe that will help some. How can I tell if my turbo charger is working corectly. Since this is my first diesel I don't know to much. I'm not interested in doing any extensive modifications but would like to improve the mileage. I understand that some people are getting around 18 MPG and that would make me real happy. Any sugestions? DB

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95 RAM 3500 2 wheel drive flat bed dually standard cab 155K, 5.9, AT, stock no mods.

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