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Asked: Feb 24, 2008 - 12:21 AM

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1996 ram 2500 mileage went from 20 mpg new to 12 mpg now. any Idea way.

Truck runs OK. When starting there is a big puff of black smoke from the exhaust.

In Maintenance & Repair > Fuel Efficiency (MPG)
In Makes & Models > Dodge > Ram Pickup 2500
In Maintenance & Repair > Fuel System
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simpilot1

Date: Feb 24, 2008
Time: 06:25 AM

Black smoke indicates excess fuel which is almost always associated with complaints of poor fuel mileage. Common causes are faulty fuel pump, a leaky fuel injector, or a faulty engine computer or computer sensor. Check the oil to be sure the oil has not been contaminated by the excess fuel.

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