How to improve Dodge Ram Van from 12mpg? [Belly pans?]

[MetroMPG]

That may be true. But I also think though that drivers of thirsty vehicles will discount a 0.5 mpg difference (for example) as insignificant, when it actually is a significant change on a 10 mpg vehicle in terms of volume of fuel used.

[rmay635703]

bloody hell what is the purpose of all these useless linkbacks?

[miaclarkson]

how can i be thrift with my fuel?

[miaclarkson]

can my driving affects my fuel efficiency?

[glhman222]

I havent read through all the posts but heres my suggestions

Complete Aftermarket exhaust from headers back
Remove Antenna
Remove Roof Rack
Grill Block
More Aero Mirrors
Get a roll pan to replace the big steel bumper
Replace front bumper with fiberglass cover
Raise the engines compression ratio

thats all i can think of

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by glhman222

I havent read through all the posts but heres my suggestions

Complete Aftermarket exhaust from headers back
Remove Antenna
Remove Roof Rack
Grill Block
More Aero Mirrors
Get a roll pan to replace the big steel bumper
Replace front bumper with fiberglass cover
Raise the engines compression ratio

thats all i can think of

I would say scratch everything above and start out by coasting to stops as much as possible, reduce your cruising speed on the highway and modify your driving habits overall BEFORE you do any of the above.

The list of hypermiling techniques is a good start.

90% of your improvements will be from driving technique not modifications.

Cheers
Ryan

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by glhman222

I havent read through all the posts but heres my suggestions

Complete Aftermarket exhaust from headers back
Remove Antenna
Remove Roof Rack
Grill Block
More Aero Mirrors
Get a roll pan to replace the big steel bumper
Replace front bumper with fiberglass cover
Raise the engines compression ratio

thats all i can think of

i agree with all of this plus upgraded air filter

[ahanix1989]

(An unfortunate bump)

Thanks for all the advice everyone... found the easiest way to raise the economy.

Bought a different car. New job requires me to drive 100 miles daily... but I wanted a midsize sedan with a high safety rating (them deer!), so I bought a 2008 Mercury Milan I4.