2 Weeks Driving a Pentastar V6 Ram

[69GWC]

Dang mid grade here is like $2.77 a gallon..lol

That Hemi can sure put a smile on your face if gas mileage is not a concern though.

 

[PowrRam]

Dang mid grade here is like $2.77 a gallon..lol

That Hemi can sure put a smile on your face if gas mileage is not a concern though.

Absolutely. Like I said I had a hemi loaner truck for three days. I certainly got my grins on, except when I looked at the gas mileage, which was 14 mpg (was wintertime and there were some warm ups).

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[Random_Walk]

Just happened to have presence of mind while waiting for the missus to come out of the store... this, right here, is why I'm happy with my little 3.6:

 

[NapaRam]

Just happened to have presence of mind while waiting for the missus to come out of the store... this, right here, is why I'm happy with my little 3.6:

Got you beat by one hit 25 MPG on mine! Best I have done so far!

 

[Fitz-0518]

Forgive the thread drift gents. Got to tell you. Friend of mine owns a 62 truck fleet delivery business. 62 Ram trucks, 1500-5500. Went with him to pick up "his" new 2018 5500 Laramie diesel. Unbelievable truck. Instead of going back to the fleet yard,,,we took a drive up in the Sierra's. I drove back. Had to run an errand when we got back. My 1500 felt like I was driving a Honda civic.

 

[NapaRam]

Isn’t the pentastar consistently one of the top v6 since it’s production began ? I love it. Matched with the 8 speed and pedal commander, It gives me everything I need. I don’t haul btw

You don't hear many guys talk about the PC with the Pentastar but it seems like a good combination to me. It's on my list of mods for sure just have other things to get to first.

 

[Hootbro]

Forgive the thread drift gents. Got to tell you. Friend of mine owns a 62 truck fleet delivery business. 62 Ram trucks, 1500-5500. Went with him to pick up "his" new 2018 5500 Laramie diesel. Unbelievable truck. Instead of going back to the fleet yard,,,we took a drive up in the Sierra's. I drove back. Had to run an errand when we got back. My 1500 felt like I was driving a Honda civic.

Never knew they made those 5500 Chassis Cabs in such higher trim levels.

 

[Fitz-0518]

Never knew they made those 5500 Chassis Cabs in such higher trim levels.

Exactly. Was surprised my self. May have been a special order. I know he waited quite some time.

 

[Hootbro]

Exactly. Was surprised my self. May have been a special order. I know he waited quite some time.

When I first read your post, I went to the builder website and the 5500 Laraime is there and selectable. Just never have notice one in the wild.

 

[atom13]

Dang mid grade here is like $2.77 a gallon..lol

That Hemi can sure put a smile on your face if gas mileage is not a concern though.

I think $3 was a random number. Mid grade is about the same here for me as well.

I have never forgot the days of tip tip toeing around town in my Yukon denali. 6.0 awd.

 

[oekun1]

Ironically I’m new to the Ram brand and was considering a 2015 1500 sport...but have been wondering if I’d be better off with a Penstar V6, at the same time wondering if I’d get some of the amenities of a sport. Thanks for sharing your experiences

 

[Fitz-0518]

When I first read your post, I went to the builder website and the 5500 Laraime is there and selectable. Just never have notice one in the wild.

Yep. First one I have ever seen. Most are tradesman. And this area is Ram country.

 

[Random_Walk]

I think $3 was a random number. Mid grade is about the same here for me as well.

I have never forgot the days of tip tip toeing around town in my Yukon denali. 6.0 awd.

87 Octane gas (the low-end stuff**) in NW Oregon averages $3.20/gal as I type this.



** No E85 stuff up here that I'm aware of. Anyone else in OR see such a critter at the gas station?

 

[PowrRam]

I think $3 was a random number.

It was.



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[69GWC]

87 Octane gas (the low-end stuff**) in NW Oregon averages $3.20/gal as I type this.



** No E85 stuff up here that I'm aware of. Anyone else in OR see such a critter at the gas station?

Wow that sucks , 91 octane is not that much here.

 

[Wahrsuul]

I see what you're saying, but you're comparing new trucks. Mine is used, so I'm guess that at best, I'd be $150-$200 more a month for an '18 provided I didn't get a higher end model. That coupled with the fact that I don't use mid-grade...don't think I'd save that much in gas every month.

That also doesn't take into account the possible increase in insurance for a new truck, and the big increase in taxes every year. Plus I'd lose most of my amenities.

No, I'd love to be able to justify a new truck, but I just can't see it. Besides, they don't make the '18 in yellow.

 

[TruckNut]

^^^And they run better when paid for! Love that yellow.

 

[Trooper2]

I have run a few tanks of 87 in the truck and cannot break 19mpg in my 17. I was running 89 “as recommended” and getting 19. I don’t care about mileage that much but if you are trying to squeak out more miles 89 might be the way to go. On a 20gal fill up its $6 more.

 

[Trooper2]

Actually I like numbers and money and seeing where my money goes as I get older. So if I average 18mpg on a 20gal full up that’s 360mi. If I average 19mpg that’s 380mi. So if you take the $6 figure above and subtract the current 2.89 price for mid grade so it only costs $3.11 more per fill up with mid grade and you get the better MPG you all seek.

 

[BiGMERF]

jesus, i just got brain freeze looking and reading all of these numbers..