Mikeinsmd
New Member
I have a 2001 Dodge Sport, 4x4, Quad cab with the 5.7 V8. Purchased used last spring, I saw 14.5 mpg. Currently I am getting 11.5-13 mpg. My driving habits are as follows:
I drive to Rockville from Mechanicsville (80 mi one way) Monday mornings.
I stay in a hotel & drive 1 mile (one way) to work.
I drive home Friday afternoons (80 mi again).
I have a heavy foot (avg. 70mph on beltway, 60-65 when possible otherwise).
I run to store (4 mi one way) and to Solomons or the park (30 mi one way) occasionally on the weekends.
I use mid grade fuel (89 octane).
The truck runs great, starts soon as I turn key, plenty of power.....
WHY did my gas milage go down like it did?? Someone suggested fuel injector cleaner but if they were dirty, wouldn't I see reduced power? Plus a mechanic friend of mine says "You cant fix engines with a bottle of liquid."
Any & all ideas are appreciated!! TIA!!
I drive to Rockville from Mechanicsville (80 mi one way) Monday mornings.
I stay in a hotel & drive 1 mile (one way) to work.
I drive home Friday afternoons (80 mi again).
I have a heavy foot (avg. 70mph on beltway, 60-65 when possible otherwise).
I run to store (4 mi one way) and to Solomons or the park (30 mi one way) occasionally on the weekends.
I use mid grade fuel (89 octane).
The truck runs great, starts soon as I turn key, plenty of power.....
WHY did my gas milage go down like it did?? Someone suggested fuel injector cleaner but if they were dirty, wouldn't I see reduced power? Plus a mechanic friend of mine says "You cant fix engines with a bottle of liquid."
Any & all ideas are appreciated!! TIA!!