Poor mpg for 2022 1500

[Masterjmg]

I have a 2022 Ram 1500 with 5.7 Hemi - not the etorque engine- I get 16 mpg-
Is there anything that can be done to increase gas mileage?
Jim

 

[Jane S]

no

 

[RamDiver]

I have a 2022 Ram 1500 with 5.7 Hemi - not the etorque engine- I get 16 mpg-
Is there anything that can be done to increase gas mileage?
Jim

You could move to a warmer climate or work on developing a bit more control on the skinny peddle.

I get about 17 mpg +/- for mostly highway driving during the cooler months, and I usually drive like an old fart.

Keeping your highway speed below 55mph will make a difference but I think a controlled acceleration from stops is likely the biggest gas-guzzling feature of our trucks.

Watch the mpg gauge on the evic as you leave the intersections for a good indication. I usually leave mine on fuel economy, otherwise, acceleration can be too much fun.

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[Wild one]

Only drive downhill with a tailwind

 

[SniperDroid]

If you think thats crappy milage, you should have bought a 2500 with the 6.4l V8...

 

[brian42]

I got 14-15 mpg overall on my '19 non-eTorque HEMI (14 mpg in the winter and 15 mpg on summer blend). I had the off-road package and lots of options so it was a heavy truck.

The only things you can do without getting too far down the rabbit hole (or selling the truck) is:

1. Highway compound tires and keep them at/near max psi.

2. Anticipate lights (don't race up to the red light and jam on your brakes).

3. Accelerate briskly. Don't be Mario Andretti but don't be a grandma either. A generous accelerator up to cruising speed (~3000 RPMs...maybe a little more if you're getting on the highway/freeway) actually helps fuel economy compared to easing on to speed like there's an egg under the gas pedal.

4. Use at least 89 octane unleaded.

5. Get a cheap tri-fold tonneau to cover the bed.

I got some good bang for the buck with #3 (maybe 1 mpg overall) but driving conditions change all the time so, even though you think you are reproducing conditions from before, you aren't.

I did drive a few tanks driving how I wanted and enjoying my V-8. I lost less than 1 mpg overall just enjoying the truck.

Just my .02

 

[Mbrigh3]

If your city driving that seems pretty accurate. On stock tires I was getting 19 highway at 65mph and 15-16 city. Enjoy the Hemi

 

[Mb7640]

I get the same 16 -16.5mpg I drive 90 percent hwy at 75mph

 

[Dan Topp]

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I have a 2022 Ram 1500 with 5.7 Hemi - not the etorque engine- I get 16 mpg-
Is there anything that can be done to increase gas mileage?
Jim

Is it a 4x4 and if so what’s the weight mine is 6600 lbs,double my fully tuned Audi that gets 32 highway so I grudgingly accept it.

 

[coobie]

I have a 2022 Ram 1500 with 5.7 Hemi - not the etorque engine- I get 16 mpg-
Is there anything that can be done to increase gas mileage?
Jim

No but you could always buy electric vehicle. My 2022 with e-torque gets 16.4 mpg,s