Why has my fuel economy has change for the worst?

Asked by adonisthegreat Apr 01, 2020 at 06:00 PM about the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: General

I have question that i hope someone can answer for about my 2013 dodge Ram 1500, Big horn, crew cab's fuel econemy. when i got the truck new in 2013 I was getting between 24 to 27 mile a gallon on the highway (5.7 hemi) now I struggle to get 20 to 22 miles to the Gallon, What is wrong?

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Have you followed the manufacturers maintenance guide ? Oil and filter changed when recommended, air filter according to manufacturer's guidelines ? Did you use the proper guidelines for your type of useage ? Gas filter as recommended? Tune up at proper time? Tires aired up to spec regularly? Have you moved to a different location in the past 7 years? Higher elevation lower city as opposed to rural? Kept front end aligned properly ? Cleaned the fuel injection system ? Lots of things it could be always remember to K I S S , go for the simplest solution first.

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