Philip
Senior Member
Hey folks, new here. I always wanted a 1500 ever since I sat in one way back in 2001. I love the styling, good looking truck.
I tried to research this before posting, but I couldn't find a specific answer or much about it. Just came from the Dodge dealership here in Arizona, checked out a few and I am IN LOVE with the 1500 Crew Cab. The space in the back seat area is incredible with the seats folded up and the flat piece makes a nice flat floor. Added bonus is the A/C vents back there too. The one I'm looking at is around $29,500 2017 New.
Now here's my only concern. I spend a lot of time just sitting in my vehicle just idling, hours on end. I even sleep with it on when I travel to save $$ on Hotels etc. Not like 8 hours sleeping, we're talking 5 hours at most. I'm in Arizona, and most areas/states are quite hot. So you need to keep the engine running for the A/C to cool you.
Yes I know the dangers of Carbon Monoxide, you have to be careful. I have a sensor in my truck now.
So basically which engine option burns less fuel while just idling? And are there any issues with Overheating with these engines? I read that the 5.7 V8 has that technology that shuts off half the engine, would that be better than the V6 for idling long periods?
Thanks
I tried to research this before posting, but I couldn't find a specific answer or much about it. Just came from the Dodge dealership here in Arizona, checked out a few and I am IN LOVE with the 1500 Crew Cab. The space in the back seat area is incredible with the seats folded up and the flat piece makes a nice flat floor. Added bonus is the A/C vents back there too. The one I'm looking at is around $29,500 2017 New.
Now here's my only concern. I spend a lot of time just sitting in my vehicle just idling, hours on end. I even sleep with it on when I travel to save $$ on Hotels etc. Not like 8 hours sleeping, we're talking 5 hours at most. I'm in Arizona, and most areas/states are quite hot. So you need to keep the engine running for the A/C to cool you.
Yes I know the dangers of Carbon Monoxide, you have to be careful. I have a sensor in my truck now.
So basically which engine option burns less fuel while just idling? And are there any issues with Overheating with these engines? I read that the 5.7 V8 has that technology that shuts off half the engine, would that be better than the V6 for idling long periods?
Thanks