Dodge Truck MPG?

George Mirza · 10-01-2008, 08:38 PM

Can anybody give me an idea of what kind of gas milage a '05 Dodge 2500 Hemi / 6 speed would get. I know the automatics are not to good. I tow an open trailer about 5000 lbs.

Bobby Lundholm · 10-01-2008, 09:26 PM

I have a 05' 1500 that gets 15-17 mpg towing an open trailer with a 3300 car.
I put a K&N kit and flowmasters to get that mileage. Not sure about a 2500 though.

Chris DeGidio · 10-01-2008, 11:24 PM

Bobby, what MPG are you getting without the car/trailer?? That's damn impressive for a Hemi.My '02 4.7 is getting 13.5 pulling a 5500# open trailer/car combo.

Geerhead55 · 10-02-2008, 12:05 AM

I've got a bone stock 04' Hemi Quad Cab 2wd I bought new with almost 50,000 miles now, and going down the freeway if I behave myself, it will get 20-22 mpg. I've never checked it pulling my 24ft.Wells Cargo with my Nova in it, but its deffinately better than my old 454 Suburban that got 11mpg pulling or not.
Maybe I can check it this weekend if the rain stays away. Danny Durham

Bobby Lundholm · 10-02-2008, 01:54 PM

Chris,

Around 20-23 mpg.if I drive it easy.

George Mirza · 10-02-2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks guys!

Are you guys towing with automatics or manual tranny's?

Bobby, I have been racing with you father, it's great to have him back up here in New England again.

Michael Kilduff · 10-05-2008, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Lundholm

I have a 05' 1500 that gets 15-17 mpg towing an open trailer with a 3300 car.
I put a K&N kit and flowmasters to get that mileage. Not sure about a 2500 though.

After reading this I will be going to Advance Auto and purchasing a K&N kit. I have a '05 Hemi Ram 4x4 2 door auto and get 12mpg when towing at best.

What oil do you guys think produces the best fuel economy?

Bobby Lundholm · 10-05-2008, 03:21 PM

I use AMSOIL with a quart of Lucas Oil stabilizer.

10-01-2008, 08:38 PM	#1
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dodge Truck MPG? Can anybody give me an idea of what kind of gas milage a '05 Dodge 2500 Hemi / 6 speed would get. I know the automatics are not to good. I tow an open trailer about 5000 lbs.

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Bobby Lundholm Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlevoix, MI Posts: 451 Likes: 112 Liked 122 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Dodge Truck MPG? I have a 05' 1500 that gets 15-17 mpg towing an open trailer with a 3300 car. I put a K&N kit and flowmasters to get that mileage. Not sure about a 2500 though. __________________ Bobby Lundholm 3516 G/SA

10-01-2008, 11:24 PM	#3
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Dodge Truck MPG? Bobby, what MPG are you getting without the car/trailer?? That's damn impressive for a Hemi.My '02 4.7 is getting 13.5 pulling a 5500# open trailer/car combo. __________________ Nautilus Racing

10-02-2008, 12:05 AM	#4
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Dodge Truck MPG? I've got a bone stock 04' Hemi Quad Cab 2wd I bought new with almost 50,000 miles now, and going down the freeway if I behave myself, it will get 20-22 mpg. I've never checked it pulling my 24ft.Wells Cargo with my Nova in it, but its deffinately better than my old 454 Suburban that got 11mpg pulling or not. Maybe I can check it this weekend if the rain stays away. Danny Durham

10-02-2008, 01:54 PM	#5
Bobby Lundholm Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlevoix, MI Posts: 451 Likes: 112 Liked 122 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Dodge Truck MPG? Chris, Around 20-23 mpg.if I drive it easy. __________________ Bobby Lundholm 3516 G/SA

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George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dodge Truck MPG? Thanks guys! Are you guys towing with automatics or manual tranny's? Bobby, I have been racing with you father, it's great to have him back up here in New England again.

10-05-2008, 03:21 PM	#8
Bobby Lundholm Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlevoix, MI Posts: 451 Likes: 112 Liked 122 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Dodge Truck MPG? I use AMSOIL with a quart of Lucas Oil stabilizer. __________________ Bobby Lundholm 3516 G/SA