I got 16-17 mpg with my '96 360. It had a 5 speed and a 3.55 axle.
Steve
"ballyg" <ssbswv@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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you input everyone, seems the seals just dired up, the freon
is holding after several weeks so if it is a leak, it's a small one. i
try to cycle the AC for a while each time I drive now to kep the seals
lubbed.
Thanks
On Mar 12, 8:06 pm, 0serv...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Just purchased a 2000 dodge 2500 with a 360 v8, 265x75x16 tires, quad
> cab, 8' bed, I was thinking about the diesel but since it would be
> used just one in a while, I went the gas engine route.
>
> I expected around 16mpg highway with the 4.10 rear doing about 55,
> but the truck's computer is saying I'm getting 8.4 mpg with an
> unloaded bed? I went out on the highway and cruised about 55 for 10
> miles and still reading a tenth better at 8.5 mpg. When I fill up I
> will hand calculate... but how accurate is it to read the mileage from
> the on board computer?
>
> Is there any sensor or other issue that could justify such a bad gas
> mileage if I find out that it really is that bad?
>
> Thanks in advance.
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