Hello from SoCal!

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Hi Folks:

I just picked up this 'new to me' 2005 Dodge 2500 HD 4x4 with the Cummins Turbo Diesel. As far as I know, it is stock with the exception of lift (don't know what type), and 305's instead of stock tires. I got the build sheet from Dodge, and this thing came loaded. It had the 3.73 gears; don't know how the larger tires will affect it.

I didn't get it because it was particularly fuel efficient, but I needed something to pull my 25' toy hauler. I joined this site so I could keep an eye on my fuel economy, and see if there are ways I can improve it. Currently, my best is about 14.7, with 12.5 being the average with mixed driving, including some towing. I obey the posted limit (55 in California) when towing both for economy, and the fact that I'm a new tow driver. I'm going to drive the truck as is for now, probably doing an ahead of schedule oil change before our cross country trip this summer.

That's all for now..