Re: [AMC-list] Cars, Clunkers and Greenup

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Is that 42psi in the owner's manual or the tire sidewall?

Ken

Quoting Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>:

> The Ram sounds abused. I had a 96 1500 with a 318 and I had no major 
> problems at all (I also made sure it got all of the maintenance the 
> owners manual called for). The only things I wasn't happy about 
> durability-wise were the A/C and the water pump (both went before 70,000 
> miles). The starter last 120,000 miles and the fuel pump went 130,000 
> miles (just a couple of months before I ordered the new one).
> 
> Best mileage I got with it was 18 empty (it usually got about 12 
> towing). I usually got about 14 going back and forth to work. I'll admit 
> that there were a couple of things the drove me nuts about it but 
> nothing that affected it's utility. I actually drove it again a couple 
> of weeks ago and it's still running pretty much like it did they day I 
> got it.
> 
> My 2007 2500 w/Hemi is for sure a better built truck and it also gets 
> better gas mileage. I've only done one longish trip with it empty but it 
> did manage 20.5 MPG. Towing the same weight as my 96, this truck gets 15.5.
> 
> BTW, make sure the tires are properly inflated. 32 PSI isn't enough. The 
> spec is 42 PSI and it will make a *huge* difference in gas mileage and 
> ride quality.
> 
> Matt
> 
> On 7/24/2009 1:59 PM, jerijan@xxxxxxxxxxx spouted this sage advice:
> <snip>
> >  d-DodgeRam1500.  3.9 V6 has serious snot, but unfortunately the '96 was 
> > born
> > with a plethora of, shall we say, 'birthdefects'.  If you have a 35 gallon
> > fuel tank, you can assume there is a message somewhere.  (By the way, 35 
> > X $4
> > is $140 for a fillup..UGH)..)
> </snip>
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