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This past fill up, I added an additive by Stanadyne that I got from Shivers Diesel, and along with the Edge Juice programmer on level 1, I went from around 10 mpg to now almost 14. The exhaust is on order, and hopefully I will get another 2 mpg increase if you believe all the hype.
And on DMAX the www.thedieselpage.com has alot of info.
Cheers,
Brian
2FastDre.
If your nowhere near here, look on EBay, I've seen them there for, I think around $40-$60. After you change them out, you'll need to get your truck re-aligned. If you want to get that "cadilac" ride back after the torsion key install, switch your front shocks out to the Bilstien 5100 series. These shocks are longer to accomodate the 2.5 inch increase in height. I didn't do it at first, and the ride was pretty bad going over even a speed bump at low speeds. It seemed as though the truck would "top out" causing the truck to slam up and down. If you do it (highly recommended) go ahead and spend the extra $100.00 on the shocks. I have seen the shocks in accessory catelogs for less, but I had minco order and install these as well. I get lots of compliments at stop lights, gas stations, etc. for the way the truck sits level. Good Luck.
I have a K&N filter in mine, and haven't noticed a difference in the mileage or performance at all. One thing I noticed that did cause a change in my MPG's was source of the diesel I was using. I have found that getting my diesel from a quality supplier helped in my MPG's.
I'm currently looking to level my truck and put 285's on her. I'm planning on using a kit from ORU (offroadunlimited.com) and they sell the kit with the longer Bilstein 5100's for a little over $400. I'm also looking at putting in either a Banks Big Hoss kit, or an Edge Juice with Attitude monitor, with the appropriate opening up of airflow. Any one have any suggestions or stories about using either of these 2 particular products?
I live in wyoming and winters here are pretty cold. It's not uncommon for the high temperature to be below zero. I run Shell synthetic rotella 5w-40 all year. But 10w-40 or 15w-40 should work all right. Make sure you get a diesel motor oil. And I always warm up my d-max for at least 15 min.
On your Bilstien shocks what was the size of the shocks? How much of a bigger shock did you have to get? I only cranked my torsion bars. I was thinking of going with the Rancho rsx self adjusting shocks or bilstiens. And on the matter of the banks or juice I like the pda system that banks is got better the juice module. But they both sound really good. I just don't have the money to do it right now.
Try Ebay for the programmer..I saved alot of $$$ there on it, and my Banks exhaust.
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2000 Dodge Ram2500 regular cab 4x2 with 5speed.
25mpg hwy (A/C and 70mph)
20mpg city (no A/C)
17-19 City (With A/C)
lowest mpg 16.4mpg pulling a 17ft. ski boat rural driving.
As diesel prices are now higher that gas (even 93 octane!), if your not pulling anything or driving considerably high mileage don't bother with a diesel. I keep reading about people getting 20+ mpg, and I frankly just don't see it. I have added/tried EVERY possible aftermarket way (edge, 4" exhaust, intake, acetone, stanadyne, etc.)to improve mpg and some have helped me go from 9mpg city to 12.5, so hope its not to late, and you made the best decision for you.
Thanks
I have a 2003 DMAX 4x4 crew cab dually and was wondering if you run veggie oil on yours and if so how it is running and what you did. Any help would be apprecieated.
Frank
Rob
2000 Dodge Ram2500 regular cab 4x2 with 5speed.
25mpg hwy (A/C and 70mph)
20mpg city (no A/C)
17-19 City (With A/C)
lowest mpg 16.4mpg pulling a 17ft. ski boat rural driving.
...don't know what Cummins tachs at 70.......
..but at 55-60 without a/c......your fuel use (non-use actually) would probably not be readily believed....
best, ez...
http://www.aceperformance.mybpbiz.com/
The last two links were two products that claim alot. Both sites spend as much time trying to get you to sell their product than use it. Come on people...putting a giant pill in your gas tank. Are you kidding me! The last one is talking about CNBC World Business Review with Alexander Haig. It is well known that production costs for WBR are paid for by the company that wants there product on air. Please save your money.
You want to save gas...drive down the freeway at 55mph and don't show off your trucks power at every intersection.
Smoke and Mirrors...Smoke and Mirrors.
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@003 chevy 1 ton diesel dually - inside edge of inboard back tires are getting scalloped edge. ALL other tires are fine!
Whats going on?!!!!
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