what gas mileage?

[black gold]

I always wanted a 4x4 dakota with a v-8. I know they get horrible gas mileage though. What do you guys get with the v-8 and what year and liter.

thanks
miles

 

[stansgray03]

My Dad averages 14 with his 07 Dakota. V8 4x4 four door, great little truck.

 

[POS Dakota]

Yep, 14 mpg with fresh 02 sensors is about right in a heavier 4x4. Maybe a couple more on a 2wd.

 

[bogieboy]

not when its supercharged POS.......i average 12-13 city....LOL

 

[jmaack727]

9-11mpg in a 2wd driving in the city. WOOT

 

[black gold]

That's ridiculous. I can't figure out how they can sell something that bad. Even motors from the 50's have had twice that mileage.

 

[FRANK]

98 CC R/T with mild engine work (cam, rockers, intake, exhaust)...~12 MPG

 

[jmaack727]

2k Club cab full bolt ons

 

[Norm and his F250]

Wow, I would expect the Dak's to get better than that.
My Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 extended cab 5.4, with towing package, gets 13 around town and 18 on the high way. I think it weighs in at 5300 lbs.

 

[jmaack727]

A club cab RT is pushing 4400# its alot of ass to move.

 

[FRANK]

Fucking Dakotas weigh more than they can haul. If you're looking for fuel economy, stay far away. Actually, it's safer to just stay away from them...period.

 

[bogieboy]

Fucking Dakotas weigh more than they can haul. If you're looking for fuel economy, stay far away. Actually, it's safer to just stay away from them...period.

good advice............

 

[Norm and his F250]

A club cab RT is pushing 4400# its alot of ass to move.

Yes, But my Toyota mini van weighs more than that and with the V6 gets 22mpg and gets up and moves out pretty good.

 

[jmaack727]

Who knows. Its a love hate thing with mine. LMAO

 

[bogieboy]

Yes, But my Toyota mini van weighs more than that and with the V6 gets 22mpg and gets up and moves out pretty good.

bet it doesnt move out like my 96.......LOL

 

[FRANK]

Who knows. Its a love hate thing with mine. LMAO

IAWTP....but leaning more towards the hating.

 

[bogieboy]

Who knows. Its a love hate thing with mine. LMAO

IAWTP....but leaning more towards the hating.

thats cause you suckers bought gen 3s..........

 

[jmaack727]

I had a gen 1 first though.

 

[black gold]

Maybe but the fullsize is still heavier and has more liters. I myself think it is a result of poor engineering. Either they change the gearing or use older style motors.

 

[Norm and his F250]

bet it doesnt move out like my 96.......LOL

What 96, a Dak? Probably not, but it still is no slug for a stock Mini Van.
I had a 1986 Caravan V6 that use to get 30+mpg, lighter van and less power than the Toyota.
These manufacturers now brag about some of their cars getting 30mpg. It is such crap. My 65 Belvedere /6 3 on the tree got 25.
A few of the late 70's cars got close to 50.