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Old 05-01-2013, 11:33 AM   #17 (permalink)
slowmover
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2004 CTD - '04 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT
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1] Mechanical/Electrical baseline first: No assumptions that systems are good until checked thoroughly.

2] Smart Use: Combine all trips. Go to farthest point first via freeway if possible, and work back to house

3] Smart driving: The reduced number of annual miles driven better.

My rather recently retired 1971 big block Chrysler could achieve 14-16 mpg in town. Nearly 19 on the highway. And it weighed, with driver, full fuel and permanent gear aboard 4,780-lbs.

Were I you I'd start there: what's it weigh?

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