Ram 3500 MPG test
The Ram MPG test video. Wasn't expecting that big a difference.
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
Watched it.
They mentioned the ride quality of the other trucks but didn't say anything about the RAM??? It appeared they were getting jerked around less, thoughts?
When in the low MPG my computer is very close. I do believe it was getting 6.3mph. I DON'T believe the others MPG. 70 mph towing that weight that is reality. Now do the other two have RPM's less than 2k at 70??? If so that would help some. They mentioned wind, sorry YES even with that type of load the wind IS a factor. Did they have a tail wind with the others???
REALLY sad they did the tests on separate days. Wind and temps do make some difference.
NO I don't believe the DEF numbers either!
Did anyone notice the bone heads did NOT have ALT ride height set? 40" to the fender is HIGH. Mine sets at 38 3/4" in ALT ride.
It was a 66 mile loop so, if there was a slight tail wind in one direction it would be a slight head wind the other. My 2011 Ford mileage computer was exact and consistent. My 2016 was off by as much as about 10%. It always used less fuel than the computer said but sometimes it was close. My 2017 ... I have checked it on the rare occasion but can't remember which way it reads. I very seldom fill from a metered pump. Even if the Ford computer was accurate it would still have meant it got 17% better fuel economy than the Ram which is huge. Maybe that is the result of putting less energy into the cooling system.
