Re: OT: Real world Diesel Mileage?

Posted by Rod F. on August 16, 2005 at 19:17:24 from (142.177.102.185):

In Reply to: Re: OT: Real world Diesel Mileage? posted by Bob M on August 16, 2005 at 14:32:50:

15, no. 10 yes. I bought a '96 eagle back in the spring, and had to bobtail home, 7 hours one way. Engine was a Cummins N14 Celect, 435hp. Speed limiter set at 65mph. Did that the whole way home, and got an even 10 mpg, engine turning 1600. With a little more gearing, she'd do better, but then the pulling power would be lost.
I've got to agree largely with what Hugh has said. Mileage could be a lot better if the auto makers tried harder. Mileage has actually declined some on the newer Dodge's that I've seen. That new 6 speed is so bloody heavy, turning so much weight, and revving so fast, that it can't get good mileage. The other side is that the engine is turning about 325 hp. Can't have everything.

Rod

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