They all tell me they get anywhere from 19 to 22 mpg on the highway. This model also has air suspension on the rear axle. However, my friend has a 2008 2 wheel drive and he is getting 18 mpg with 3000 lbs. The worst complaints are drivetrain, exhaust system, and transmission problems. Saw the listed 15 models of 1995 dodge ram 2500 and the mpg but did not see diesel models mpg. Ram boosts heavy duty truck claims for 2015 wvideo. Unlike manual and automatic transmissions, which have a fixed set of gears and a fixed set of. Driving a manual cummins is not what you would expect. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts if the 6 speed manual with 660lbs of torque gets better mileage than the 6 speed auto 68rfe with 800lbs of torque, both with the 3. Fuel milage on dodge 2500 cummins ho diesel car forums at. A transmission with too many gears might shift too often. After a redesign in 2015, the 2016 chevrolet colorado is a strong choice. You can thank me later, this will completely explain everything you need to know.
You can count on 12 15 12 mpg on the highway with the 6. If so, climbing the hills slow is exactly what it is designed to do. I have been asking the same question about auto g56 cummins. First and foremost, thanks to the added displacement of the 6.
The g56 has proven to afford a smooth, quiet operation in comparison to its predecessor, the nv5600. Heavyduty pickup truck fuel economy consumer reports. This legendary engine provides unmatched fuel economy and classleading 15,000. A great deal of this smooth operation has come due to the dual mass flywheel of the g56, as compared to the solid, one piece. I am a first diesel owner and just recently deleted my 2015 cummins with 44,000 miles myself. Those extra gears help the engine deliver the same power to the wheels while working at a lower engine speed, which saves gas.
Curious as to the kind of mpg people are getting with these while towing and during non towing driving. My 2015 ram 2500 tradesman test truck was equipped with the 6. Automatic vs manual mpg discussion in trucks eighteen wheelers. Ram boosts heavy duty truck claims for 2015 wvideo autoblog. Check out this list of the 11 best mpg trucks for 2020 shoppers, based. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 ram truck 2500 crew cab laramie 4wd. Stock convertor does not keep it in the power range i find its always reving too high when you get onto it. One thing thats helping automatic transmission catch up is the wider use of continuously variable transmissions cvts.
Im looking to get a 2014 manual volvo but im told there is difference in fuel mipage, where the auto gets more. The g56 has proven to afford a smooth, quiet operation in comparison to its pre. I have had issues already with my def system and wanted to avoid high. Building on what commonrail injection made possible on the 5.
That helps them achieve better fuel economy when compared to a traditional manual transmission. It seems it is not like it used to be with diesels and mpg. Unlike manual and automatic transmissions, which have a fixed set of gears and a fixed set of ratios, cvts can continuously vary their gear ratios hence their name for maximum fuel efficiency. I do know of several with the older engine the noisy ones. Producing up to 400 horsepower and 1,000 poundfeet of clean diesel torque, this powerhouse helps ram deliver bestinclass towing. Based on data from 219 vehicles, 15,311 fuelups and 4,981,674 miles of driving, the 2015 ram 2500 gets a combined avg mpg of 14. With that said, my 2015 3500 cummins with the 68rfe will average 22 to 24 mpgs depending on the mix of city and freeway travel. Fuel milage on dodge 2500 cummins ho diesel car forums. Ive had two 12vs 1st was a 5 speed second and auto. Discussion in heavy duty started by nukegm, jun 18. Paired with the aisin as69rc sixspeed automatic transmission, the cumminspowered ram 3500 boasts towing. Paired with the aisin as69rc sixspeed automatic transmission, the.
Im weighing a similar situation lately, i find myself driving more than i used to for work, and the 6. This seems to be inline with others but ive also read posts of 19 mpgs and less. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2015 ram 1500 2wd 8 cyl, 5. Heavyduty pickup trucks are sold without fuel economy numbers on the window sticker. Oct 28, 2014 drivers who want more power can step up to a new 6. I recently installed raceme ultra tuner, set on 60hp setting, 23 degree timing, with 4 flo pro exhaust delete, and egr delete. I have been asking the same question about autog56 cummins. If buyers opt for a the 68rfe sixspeed auto, they get 370 hp. It might be about time to upgrade from my 06 cummins auto with 190000 miles to a new 14 or 15. Want to know for the 1995 long bed extended cab, fourwheel drive automatic 5. Information on fuel mileage for a dodge ram cummins diesel. I intend to do some mileage comparisons as time goes by, and different situations arise to give realworld data to others.
Manual cars always get better fuel economy than cars with automatic gearboxes. I cant say that i know anyone with one of the newer cummins engines. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2015 dodge challenger 8 cyl, 5. Old ratings 2017 ratings changes compare old and new mpg fuel economy tests how vehicles are. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 ram truck 2500 regular cab tradesman 4wd. If i were poor, i would get the cummins, because it is just a bullet proof engine and now with a good transmission in the oneton. Traditional automatic transmissions can also beat manual fuel economy. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts if the 6 speed manual with 660lbs of torque gets better mileage than the 6 speed auto 68rfe. Auto vs manual transmission dodge cummins diesel forum. Shop with edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and.
I have had issues already with my def system and wanted to avoid high costs associated in the future. The top 7 things you should know about tuning your 2010 2015 cummins. Since midmodel year 2005, cummins equipped rams sporting a manual transmission have been equipped with a g56 six speed. Cars with manual transmission used to get significantly better gas mileage. I found a website where it lists all ram 2500 dieselsevery year and the average mpg.
If buyers opt for a the 68rfe sixspeed auto, they get 370 hp and 800. I know i want the cummins with the aisin transmission but have not decide on the gearing yet. The camaros automatic transmission, on the other hand, has eight speeds and is estimated to get 25 mpg in mixed driving an 8. Even so, when considered against the 15 mpg we saw in our test of a 20 ram 1500 v6 and the 17 mpg of our 40,000mile, longterm ram 1500 crew cab v6, the ecodiesels 22 mpg is an impressive. Does your 2015 have the new volvo automatic package xe.
Get detailed information on the 2015 ram 2500 including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. But the manuals are hard to find and most dealers i talk to say the automatic is the way to go. Todays automatics tend to have more forward gears those are gears that move the car forward, not in reverse than manual transmissions do. Engine operating conditions such as fan and air compressor. By reading our secrets of better fuel economy whitepaper, you will learn more about how to optimize fuel economy for your vehicle or fleet. Its being compared against the 2015 ford f350 super duty crew cab. Now, to be clear, the mechanics of cvts differ from those of automatic transmissions, but for drivers, the operation is the same. Question is there a difference in mpg for manual vs automatic 5 speed stick vs 4 speed auto. In this configuration it makes 370 horsepower and 800 lbft of torque. Aug 06, 2015 even so, when considered against the 15 mpg we saw in our test of a 20 ram 1500 v6 and the 17 mpg of our 40,000mile, longterm ram 1500 crew cab v6, the ecodiesels 22 mpg is an impressive. You can safely make up to 450 rwhp on a stock transmission with just the proper engine tuning. I would be interested to hear what kind of mpg your getting and. Ive been considering trading my 20 ram 2500 cummins for a 3500 cummins dually.
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