5 Ways to Improve MPG on a TRUCK

I work for a tire shop. If you want better mileage, running max pressure will help he is right. But the tire pressure you SHOULD run depends on the weight of the vehicle. Running high pressure all the time will wear out the center of the tread faster than the edges, and you'll burn through tires much faster. Just fair warning. Great video though!

You forgot the most important one, your right foot.

Keeping your speed/rpm down is important for maximum fuel mileage. The rule used to be 55 mph was most efficient, but that was back in the 70's. I know that if I cruise at around 1500 rpm in top gear (8 speed trans), my 2016 Ram will get around 23 mpg on the highway. That's just under 70 mph on flat ground, which is great. I think I read every 5 mph above 65 is -1 mpg, but that won't be true on every vehicle.

Saving a couple of dollars in gas doesn’t help when you have to spend $600 every year replacing tires. Over inflating your tire does not save money. It also reduces your contact patch, making that big, heavy truck harder to stop in a pinch. Check your tires regularly and keep them inflated for optimal tire wear. That’s going t give you the best happy medium between fuel economy and tire longevity. I have a 2010 RAM and the door sticker has it at 40 psi, which rounds them out. Here in the Florida heat, I achieve even tire wear at 37 psi.

Appreciate all the info you give, i cant wait to play a little with my 2014 Ram Thanks

Well done John. As always, sweet and to the point. I pull a trailer a lot so watching this is just to support the channel. RAM ON....

Great Vids man appreciate the help/ Ideas to improve my 14' Sport. Keep up the good Work!

Thanks for the tips. I usually run my tires at the pressure that the recommended door frame and have achieved some pretty good MPG. I to HAD a 2014 RAM 1500 similar to yours, but I traded it in for a 2019 RAM 1500 with the Black Package about 10 days ago. Still breaking it in, only have 600 miles on it.

I got an extra 1.2mpg (long distance highway average @ 80mph cruise control w ac on) from installing the rear 2" drop shackles. I think it pulled the tailgate down just enough out of the wind. 2004 5.7. Also make damn sure your throttle body is clean it will get crazy dirty and rob abt 2mpg. 240k miles and I get plenty of blow by, abt a qt per 3k miles. Air oil separator going on next. Currently 20.5 mpg hwy average @80mph

All great points and I do them all another great video!! Use Amsoil Signature Series and filter since new great stuff once a year oil change for myself.

Ram 1500 stock 5.7 hemi, 8 speed, 89 octane, crew cab, short bed I went driving around at night trying to see how fuel efficient i can be on the highway & country roads and my highway average, according to the dash, was anywhere from 32 to 48 mpg with the mds on. I ended up with a combined average of 22.6 mpg when i got done 4 hours later, starting from 17.5 mpg the average I got from my regular commute to work. When i had my 3.6 pentastar, under the same conditions I can push the combined average to 27 mpg from 22.1 regular commute to work.

First thing I do to any truck I buy is lift and aggressive tires... ha, worth it!

Got the v6 (4x4 CC) for a reason..24.5mpg on a 500 mile road trip. Stock everything. Maintained 75mph on the freeway, very little passing. Proper tire inflation!! 39psi front and rear. 🙌🏻

More good tips. 👍🏼. Thanks for another great vid bro. 🇨🇦

Nice video John! My friend has the same truck as me but he has it leveled and running A/T tires. I'm averaging 10.9 liters per 100kms (hwy) and he is averaging 15 liter per 100kms (hwy) I think I'm good with the tires and ride height lol. Keep the videos coming man!

Awesome bro!!! I was thinking about this the other day!

Excellent video Thanks

When I had my 2011 f150 with the 4.6 v8 I was getting around 28 mpgs. That’s mainly highway driving going 65mph with cruise control on. Modifications were k&n air filter, borla atak exhaust, 2in level and lift kit, and swapped the stock tires with some Michelin’s. Oh and I only used ethanol free gas.

Good information. Thank you.

I get 4MPG more by keeping the radio tuned away from RAP music. Another saving of 2.5 MPG by not having my forearms tattooed. I can save 1.75 MPG by driving sober and a bonus of 3 MPG saved by avoiding meth, crack and weed!