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What kind of gas does a 2002 Dodge Ram take?

What kind of gas does a 2002 Dodge Ram take?

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD
EPA MPG Regular Gasoline 12 combined city/highway MPG 10 city 14 highway 8.3 gals/100 miles
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EPA Size Class Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

What kind of diesel does a 2002 Dodge Ram use?

On 1998.5 – 2002 Dodge Ram pick up with the 5.9 cummins diesel there is a real problem with vp-44 injection pump failures. Several vp re builders lay the problem to heat failure & vibration due to solder joints crystallizing.

What kind of pump is in 2002 Dodge Ram?

2002 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins diesel lift pump failure after dealer installed in tank fuel module this is the 3rd injection pump since purchasing this vehicle, (incredible) over $1200 each failure Chrysler did pay $800 toward repair of this vehicle.

Are there any problems with the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500?

There is a good reason why Toyota is taking over the market. 2002 Dodge 2500 has problems with the diesel flow fuel problem. Since 48,500 miles the engine periodically loses power and drops to 1500 RPM’s. this failure mostly occurs with a load on board and when in traffic. The engine regains full power within 2-5 miles.

How to increase fuel efficiency for your Dodge Ram 1500?

There are a few smaller things you can do to make a difference, although you should not expect as big of an improvement. Keep your tires well-maintained. Severely worn tires reduce efficiency. Use the right kind of motor oil. Keep your foot off the brake pedal except when you are braking. Tune up your vehicle regularly.

There are a few smaller things you can do to make a difference, although you should not expect as big of an improvement. Keep your tires well-maintained. Severely worn tires reduce efficiency. Use the right kind of motor oil. Keep your foot off the brake pedal except when you are braking. Tune up your vehicle regularly.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Ram have?

The 6.7-liter diesel engine manufactured by Cummins for the Dodge Ram pickup is a powerful engine, capable of 350 horsepower and up to 650 pounds of torque. First released in 2007, the engine is an inline 6-cylinder with 24 valves and, according to Cummins, “one of the cleanest diesel engines available on the market.”.

How to get better mileage with a 6.7 diesel Dodge Ram?

This new module will replace the original supplied by Dodge and electronically adjust your 6.7-liter diesel to operate with more power and fuel efficiency. In a test on a comparable diesel engine, Diesel Truck World found that, after installing a performance module, the Dodge Ram truck saw an increase of 16 percent in fuel efficiency.

Can a performance intake be added to a Ram 1500?

A performance air intake is just the thing you need. By replacing the stock intake in your 1500, you can pump additional air directly into the engine, gaining more power and efficiency. Plus if you’d like your truck to have a more aggressive, resonant sound, an upgraded intake will certainly do that as well.

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Ruth Doyle