How Do You Improve Fuel Mileage With Cummins Diesel?
Cummins first began to manufacture diesel engines specifically for Dodge pickups in 1989. This would set the standard for other diesel-powered pickups in both horsepower and torque. Throughout the years, the Cummins diesel evolved to include a turbo diesel in 2004 that was rated highest in its class in terms of power and reliability. Of course, with more available power, fuel efficiency must eventually become a concern. If you’re driving a Dodge pickup with a Cummins under the hood, there are things you can do to actively improve your fuel mileage. Drive your Cummins-powered truck with optimum fuel mileage in mind. Remember, diesels run most efficiently, and even produce the most torque, when the engine is steadily operating at a lower RPM. Therefore, when driving on the highway, use cruise control to limit the speed of your truck to less than 65 mph. This will keep your tachometer on the low end of the scale and increase your fuel mileage. Shift early if your truck has a manual transm
