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2006 dodge 6speed

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by brooksdaddy, Aug 25, 2012.

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  1. Aug 25, 2012 #1
    brooksdaddy

    brooksdaddy Bobtail Member

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    Hey all, I am new here. I just bought an 06 Dodge DRW 2x4 6 speed. What quirks/MPG towing 8k lbs am I lookin at? What are your experiences these trucks?
    Thank you in advance,
    Brooks
     
    brooksdaddy, Aug 25, 2012
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  3. Aug 25, 2012 #2
    brooksdaddy

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    84k mi on it.
     
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  4. Aug 25, 2012 #3
    IceCreator

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    stock tire size? do you know the rear end ratio? depending on that, your speed, and the terrain it could be anywhere from 12-16 mpg. Really to many variables to give an accurate answer.
     
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  5. Aug 25, 2012 #4
    Roadmedic

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    Depends on many things.


    What is being towed?

    Is it higher than the truck?

    Are you pulling against the wind?

    Most likely mileage will be 8 to 12.
     
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  7. Aug 28, 2012 #5
    brooksdaddy

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    Thanks, I will know more when I get the truck home. Waitin on the shipper to get it here.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2012 #6
    rollin coal

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    With a 6 speed manual it can only be 3:73 axle ratio, .79 ratio in 6th, 265/70/17 factory original tire size. Anything over 65mph will have it sucking fuel.
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2012 #7
    IceCreator

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    The g56 also came with 3.42. Who knows it may not be stock either.
     
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  10. Aug 29, 2012 #8
    RVTransporter

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    I have an '05 Dodge DRW 2x4 6 speed. I get from 10 to 13 mpg pulling a load. About 20 mpg unloaded on the interstate. Best mileage achieved at 1900 rpm. This is my experience, your mileage may vary.
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2012 #9
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Not in an '06 it didn't. Only '07.5 and up.
     
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  12. Aug 30, 2012 #10
    IceCreator

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    My bad your right
     
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