A few months ago I bought a very nice old '89 Ram from the family of the original owner that had passed away. It has 78,000 miles, is a D100 with the 4 speed overdrive automatic transmission, 2wd and a 318 (5.2L) engine with TBI. It runs and drives great but I have a question on the fuel mileage. Being realistic I didn't expect good mileage from the old truck and that was not an issue but I'm curious if it is normal for these trucks to get 10-11 mpg or if I need to look for a problem of some sort. I had kind of expected about 15 mpg or so.. The thermostat is new as is the air filter and muffler. When the muffler was installed they installer told me the rest of the exhaust looked great.
If this is the best the old truck will do I can live with it but I would like to know.
Thanks for any input!
If this is the best the old truck will do I can live with it but I would like to know.
Thanks for any input!
