2011 Dodge 2500 Hemi Mileage
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polarisrider1
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I have an 08 1500 Dodge crew cab hemi and I get 14.5 to 15.5 all around driving with empty box and no extra riders. The minute I start loading things in mileage starts dropping quickly. Loaded down with tile and tools and a 2 place enclosed with 2 sleds it bottoms out at 11.2 MPG The trailer (clam shell) make a 2 mpg drop in itself empty. The hemi isn't anything special. (I miss my 3/4 ton Chev. 350). Hemis need 7 qts. of oil and 16 spark plugs. I have noticed that Dodge trucks are less money for a reason. Less truck.
I average about 13.5 with my 03 with normal driving. I'll get 19 - 21 Hwy IF I keep it under 70, above that it drops like a rock. Problem is I usually run 75 to 80 since the speed limit is 70 here. Pulling my four place enclosed with 4 sleds I'll get about 11.5, pulling my 35 travel trailer with the Grizzly in the back I get about 9 and the same when I pull my flat bed with my tractor on it.
The Hemi pulls really good, 70 mph with the overdrive engaged it pulls far better than my neighbors 04 chevy with a two place enclosed. Very seldom shifts out of overdrive where the chevy constantly shifts. Last trip we took it to Caddilac he was even complaining how much his truck shifted. Very annoying.
Only trouble I have had was I broke a valve spring when I was pulling my tractor from our hunting cabin near Louisville. 127,000 miles so far. Complete set of springs was 65.00. Too small of wire diameter but the new ones have bigger springs.
I guess it's true when you buy a Dodge you get less. Less problems. So far I haven't put wheel bearings in it, haven't put heads on it because of it useing oil (friends 07 Suburban 70,000), no processor for speedometer @ 700.00(4 friends chevys), headlights or turn signals haven't fallen out yet because the plastic clips break (neighbors 04 truck and friends 06 avalance), Haven't put a front differential in it( freinds 06 Avalanche), Haven't put an A/C compressor on it(several friends chevys), haven't replaced the tranny, fuel sending unit, heated mirrors etc. Yep, got alot less truck and alot less trouble.
The Hemi pulls really good, 70 mph with the overdrive engaged it pulls far better than my neighbors 04 chevy with a two place enclosed. Very seldom shifts out of overdrive where the chevy constantly shifts. Last trip we took it to Caddilac he was even complaining how much his truck shifted. Very annoying.
Only trouble I have had was I broke a valve spring when I was pulling my tractor from our hunting cabin near Louisville. 127,000 miles so far. Complete set of springs was 65.00. Too small of wire diameter but the new ones have bigger springs.
I guess it's true when you buy a Dodge you get less. Less problems. So far I haven't put wheel bearings in it, haven't put heads on it because of it useing oil (friends 07 Suburban 70,000), no processor for speedometer @ 700.00(4 friends chevys), headlights or turn signals haven't fallen out yet because the plastic clips break (neighbors 04 truck and friends 06 avalance), Haven't put a front differential in it( freinds 06 Avalanche), Haven't put an A/C compressor on it(several friends chevys), haven't replaced the tranny, fuel sending unit, heated mirrors etc. Yep, got alot less truck and alot less trouble.
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funny you are concerned about gas, oil, and spark plugs, yet ride Polaris snowmobiles.....
polarisrider1
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I see the rage. No bashing sleds. (it's in the rules). Oh and I am not concerned about gas, oil or spark plugs, just passing along information. Not bashing Dodge either, It would be nice if the mileage quoted on stickers was actual for everyday use.
shoelessjoe
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Did you buy it for gas mileage?
I drive an F-250 and the only reason I know anything about my trucks mpg is that I will pay attention a bit on the highway so I can have a rough idea of about how much I will have to spend to go on longer trips.
In the city I have never even bothered to check. Don't know, don't want to know and don't care. If I was going to worry about mpg I wouldn't have bought a 3/4 ton truck.
xsledder
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'06 Durango w/5.7 Hemi. I found the multi-displacement doesn't seem to do much for the mileage and you never know when its on. Played around with the vehicle to see the worst and best mileage in town. 12 worst, 15 best.
I found the A/C affects your mileage more than a lead foot. Running w/o A/C, the moonroof open, and the windows up I can get at least an additional mile per gallon better fuel mileage. (I sure enjoy the moonroof.)
I found the A/C affects your mileage more than a lead foot. Running w/o A/C, the moonroof open, and the windows up I can get at least an additional mile per gallon better fuel mileage. (I sure enjoy the moonroof.)
polarisrider1
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Sounds realistic. Never have gotten any better than 15.4 mpg and that is running truck with nothing in it but the driver. Never seen a truck affected so much when adding weight in the box or adding a trailer behind it. Must be the gearing is pretty high. The turning off cylinder apperatus looks expensive and offers little help in mileage.
polarisrider1
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Then something is wrong with the 5.7 hemi I have.
indy_500
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yours doesnt have variable valve timing
yours is 345 hp and 09 newer 390 hp. Still makes me laugh to think a 5.7 chevy non vortec had 220 (225?) hp
Maybe downhill with a tornado behind him.
Dodge gets the worst fuel economy of all the full size trucks. Not sure on the 2011 but 2010 were no better than previous yrs. 12mpg sounds about right for around town in the winter.
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I backed away from a new truck.
Instead of the new 3/4 ton Dodge i bought a used truck and will also keep my chevy. I found a 2000 F350 (single rear wheeled) with the 7.3 diesel and 64,000 miles. The truck is totally stock, perfect shape, and loaded. I am installing cold air intake, 4" turbo back exhaust,mild chip for mileage. I figure this way when I need to pull trailers I can and I can use my chevy 1500 daily. We will see what happens! Thanks for all the input.
Instead of the new 3/4 ton Dodge i bought a used truck and will also keep my chevy. I found a 2000 F350 (single rear wheeled) with the 7.3 diesel and 64,000 miles. The truck is totally stock, perfect shape, and loaded. I am installing cold air intake, 4" turbo back exhaust,mild chip for mileage. I figure this way when I need to pull trailers I can and I can use my chevy 1500 daily. We will see what happens! Thanks for all the input.
The hemi dose'nt take 16 spark plugs, 8 plugs, and two coil packs per cyclinder. I also own one..........
winter_time
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i dont own a dodge but i know my 2002 f 250 with oversized tires gets 16 mpg highway and about 15 city
Mmm, my '05 Hemi does indeed have 16 plugs. I counted 'em when I changed 'em. Each cylinder has a coil pack over one spark plug, and a regular plug wire connected to the other spark plug that extends to a coil on the opposite cylinder bank. Each cylinder shares a coil pack with another cylinder. Each of the two plugs on a given cylinder is fired by separate coils. One plug fires near TDC, the other near the bottom of the power stroke.