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first A good tune up plugs/wires/car & rotor. Keep tires inflated to prop psi. Check fuel filter. Second is driving habits. slow take off from a stop. Look ahead while driving & when you see brake lights or a red light then let off the gas. Use cruise control on long trips (doesn't help much in the city) If no cruise then hold speed steady as you can-let off gas as you go down hill. My told me when I first started to drive ( 1968) to drive as if I had a rotten egg under the pedal. And you can install a vaccuum gauge-the keep vaccuum as low as you can while driving. My Dakota-97 4x4 with a cap gets the best mileage at 62 mph on the highway (speed limit is 70 here in Mich)
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Is 16L to 100k good fuel economy for a 4.7 Dodge Dakota?
Yes
How can you improve or increase fuel economy?
There are many ways to increase fuel economy, and many fraudulent products that claim to increase fuel economy. Ways to improve fuel economy can be divided into four general categories: - Driving habits - Fuel considerations - Maintenance tips - Vehicle upgrades One free online guide tries to cover each of these areas well, at the Ultimate Synthetic Oil website of DMT Technical.
What is the economy of North Dakota?
the economy of north Dakota is 9,638,676
What does Turbo do for fuel economy?
It will increase your MPG if you drive it normally, and dont race it
How much will a performance chip increase horse power or fuel economy for a 1998 dodge ram 1500?
It will increase performance but will decrease mileage, not increase it. More performance uses more fuel.
How does clutch affect fuel efficiency?
A clutch in an automatic transmission will decrease fuel economy. A clutch in a manual transmission will increase fuel efficiency.
Are there any automotive accessories that increase your fuel economy?
Yes. In my exprience a cold air intake and an exhaust can increa fuel economy. It gives the motor more power so you step on the gas less. Also a modified fuel injection system with proper air mix ratio can increase economy but may decrease power.
Why do car manufactures make streamline cars?
To increase the growing need for fuel economy.
Why is a gearbox required?
It allows a greater range of speeds, increase performance and fuel economy.
Does it harm or help to have taller tires?
It will harm fuel economy stability and handling It will help ground clearance and very very rarely fuel economy if the change does not increase rolling resistance.
What driving technique helps you increase your fuel economy?
Idle less, accelerate and drive slower
What is an air filter replacement good for?
Helps extend life of engine increase fuel economy.
