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ExplodingDinosaurs · 06-22-2011, 05:47 PM

I have a 6.7 Dodge 3500. Your mileage is most impressive! I typically get 15 to 16 mpg, high is 18.5 on a trip. I don't want to touch anything enginewise, but have thought about rear fender skirts and grill louvers that open when hot. BTW this last December I drove about 300 miles on snow on a trip. The radiator was completely iced over, gotta love the cool running efficiency of a diesel!

A thought I had: I'd think economy would improve if you would plug the motor heater in every day (with a timer so you don't just waste electricity). Any ideas on how much this would help?

06-22-2011, 05:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
ExplodingDinosaurs Electric Porsche Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 29 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I have a 6.7 Dodge 3500. Your mileage is most impressive! I typically get 15 to 16 mpg, high is 18.5 on a trip. I don't want to touch anything enginewise, but have thought about rear fender skirts and grill louvers that open when hot. BTW this last December I drove about 300 miles on snow on a trip. The radiator was completely iced over, gotta love the cool running efficiency of a diesel! A thought I had: I'd think economy would improve if you would plug the motor heater in every day (with a timer so you don't just waste electricity). Any ideas on how much this would help? __________________ http://ExplodingDinosaurs.com Last edited by ExplodingDinosaurs; 06-22-2011 at 06:02 PM..