How many kilometers can I make on a Dodge Magnum RT?
November 10, 2009 in Dodge
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Mr. Magnum asked:
Hello, I plan to purchase a 2006 Dodge Magnum RT sometime next month.
I only drive in the city, and I’m wondering how many kilometers can I make on a Magnum RT; keeping in mind that I only do city driving.
Also, what is the best way to maintain the best fuel efficiency, what driving habit should I adopt? Keeping it under 3,000 RPM when accelerating?
Please help, thank you.
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Press on gas at take off half to 3/4′s and get to speed and let off. Do not go too slow or keep jumping on gas and off gas. Level off and stay. RPM’s depend on car and I do not know the R/T except you will get about 15 MPG.
With a 06 Magnum R/T expect between 13.5-16L/100km with all stop and go city driving. With a 72L tank on the R/T Magnum…I avg. about 425 to 500km/ tank depending on many conditions. MDS does not kick in (4 cylinder mode) till approx. 35km/hr. At idle or slower than 35km/hr you are running on all 8 cylinders. At the upper limit the MDS will disable when you reach speeds over 140km/hr.
The best way to utilize MDS is to actually install a MDS indicator light to let you know when the HEMI is running in 4 cylinder vs 8 cylinder mode. Very easy to do with a few parts from Radio Shack. I did this with my 05 Magnum RT AWD.
Also, if you are city driving don’t do jack rabbit starts, however, this is easier said than done with the Hemi & dual exhaust. You may want to look at the Superchips power programmer as you can set up your Hemi Magnum to utilize 87 Octane fuel and run in fuel economy mode. You will see gains of about 0.5-1.0L/100km’s depending on driving conditions.
With the Hemi the best RPM range for best fuel economy is about 2000RPM. Also, be sure you use 5W20 engine oil as any thicker oil will disable the MDS system and you will be running on all 8 cylinders.
A good site to visit is LX forums…they have some good threads on how to install an MDS indicator light & other modifications to improve fuel mileage.