Poor Gas Mileage 2004 Ram 1500
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Asked by Majdi Apr 26, 2015 at 10:47 AM about the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie Quad Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am experiencing 7.7 mpg or less in the city, any ideas if this is normal or not and what
are the causes if its not normal. i only drive in the city and for short trips.

engine size 5.7 Hemi , 4X2 , automatic transmission axle ratios how do i know this?

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madmopar answered 9 years ago

even if you had the 3.92 rear axle and were doing burnouts at every light, you should get better than that. don't expect more than about 15mpg though.

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