I picked up a 2000 Dakota 4X4 with the extended cab. I LOVE IT! It's equipped with an automatic and 4.7 V8. Is there ANYTHING I can do to increase the fuel economy? this truck is pherocious on gas. I have cut my hiway speed back to 64 mph and it alone seems to be saving me a lot on the hiway.. but since the company I work for recently moved me into a new shop further in the center of town I am faced with more stop and go traffic.. this is when my trucks appetite for gasoline really rares it's shining face. Oh yes.. I bought the truck with 31" Bridgestone tires which are much taller than the factory 235s. Will replacing the tires help any? What kind of performance mods are available? it seems the original owner installed one of those intake typhoon thingys.. do they really work? or should I just take it out?
I have owned Dodge products since 1997 and really enjoy the satisfaction of knowing my car/truck is going to be dependable and expect to get 200K out of this truck.
Ken
2000 Dakota Sport 4X4/4.7 V8