# \#d150 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/d150/7284.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Will switch to dual exhaust help 1985 Dodge D150 mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-switch-to-dual-exhaust-help-1985-dodge-d150-mileage/153487)
**Author:** [@GEOFFRYTOLLIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GEOFFRYTOLLIN)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-switch-to-dual-exhaust-help-1985-dodge-d150-mileage/153487 "2019-11-26T14:56:32Z")
Trying to improve gas mileage on re-manufactured “318” V8 which started out at 6 mpg and now only getting 11 mpg. Want to know from someone who is not trying to sell me merchandise or services an impartial answer as to … --- ## [My 1984 dodge ram pickup wont shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1984-dodge-ram-pickup-wont-shift/120200)
**Author:** [@Peter-Pinsonneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter-Pinsonneault)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1984-dodge-ram-pickup-wont-shift/120200 "2018-12-31T01:45:01Z")
my truck wont shift into the overdrive or 4th gear for highway travl we have checked the vacume lines and the wiring any suggestions on what to check or how to test? also was running fine then wont run except on idle and… --- ## [Better mileage for a 1987 Dodge D150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mileage-for-a-1987-dodge-d150/116316)
**Author:** [@JacksonAldenYoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacksonAldenYoung)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mileage-for-a-1987-dodge-d150/116316 "2018-04-26T21:26:57Z")
How to improve my gas mileage!!! 1987 Dodge D150, 3.7L, 225 SLANT SIX, 904 Torqueflite Trans, 3.23 gear 8 3/4". --- ## [1985 Dodge D150 alternator won’t charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-dodge-d150-alternator-won-t-charge/115732)
**Author:** [@Williamnelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williamnelson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-dodge-d150-alternator-won-t-charge/115732 "2018-04-16T14:44:50Z")
Alternater won’t charge battery but alternater and voltage regulated are new --- ## [1984 Dodge D150 squirting gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-dodge-d150-squirting-gas/114525)
**Author:** [@peterpinsonneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterpinsonneault)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-dodge-d150-squirting-gas/114525 "2018-03-28T14:09:09Z")
the carb is squirting gass out of the top when it starts and runs how do i fix that? --- ## [Truck Won't Charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-charge/96364)
**Author:** [@DodgeD150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DodgeD150)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-charge/96364 "2016-11-15T02:45:05Z")
Having trouble with my truck not charging. Changed out alternator, v/r and battery and still will not charge.Thanks --- ## [Major Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-coolant-leak/90580)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2015, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-coolant-leak/90580 "2015-07-13T07:12:37Z")
91 Dodge D150 1/2 ton truck with a 318 (5.2L). Approx. 135K miles. Noticed a leaking freeze plug right behind the starter. Removed the starter & replaced the offending plug. I've also replaced other plugs on the block as… --- ## [Adjusting Front Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-front-wheel/82308)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-front-wheel/82308 "2013-11-21T16:52:31Z")
Have a 91 Dodge D150 with a 5.2L. This is a get-r-done truck so it's mainly just a workhorse. Several years ago I had replaced the bottom control arm on the right side. I threw it together and just went down the road. Th… --- ## [Oil Condition After Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-condition-after-overheating/81977)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-condition-after-overheating/81977 "2013-10-27T03:28:23Z")
Had a couple bad freeze plugs that made my old 91 D150 with a 318 overheat severely. The truck is repaired but does smoke a little more than it used to at start-up and lasts a little longer. Also when stopped at traffic … --- ## [Leaking Freeze Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-freeze-plug/81110)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-freeze-plug/81110 "2013-08-30T08:28:25Z")
The freeze plug next to the right motor mount on my 91 dodge 1/2 ton truck with the 318 decided to take a crap almost leaving me stranded. While looking for a replacement, I did not see any stailess steel plugs which is … --- ## [Electrical glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-glitch/80218)
**Author:** [@AllenM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-glitch/80218 "2013-07-08T05:28:32Z")
I have a 63 dodge pickup with a habit of burning out ignition coils within 2 weeks. It's happened with the slant 6 motor, it's happened with the 318 v8 and its also happened with the current motor a 440. I have changed t… --- ## [1990 Dodge D150 Parking Lights Won't Turn On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-dodge-d150-parking-lights-wont-turn-on/74254)
**Author:** [@Wolfman2242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfman2242)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-dodge-d150-parking-lights-wont-turn-on/74254 "2013-04-28T00:51:58Z")
I bought a dodge d150 a month ago. when i bought it, the lights work fine. one night i pulled out the headlight switch to turn the lights on, and the headlights came on, but no parking/running lights came on, and the bac… --- ## [90 Dodge Ram Van ~ New Fuel Pump wasn't grounded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-dodge-ram-van-new-fuel-pump-wasnt-grounded/78645)
**Author:** [@sitatara28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sitatara28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-dodge-ram-van-new-fuel-pump-wasnt-grounded/78645 "2013-04-13T16:42:48Z")
How hard is this to fix. Some Guys in Los Banos took two days to replace a fuel pump. End result, new pump not grounded so continually drains battery unless I mess with a fuse everytime I start/stop car. --- ## [Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76756)
**Author:** [@spicie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spicie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76756 "2013-01-19T21:27:41Z")
I have a 1986 Dodge pu 318 auto 3speed 4 wheel drive. Factory rebult carb and new fuel pump. My problem is i have to pump the accelerator upwards of 50 times before it starts. Why am i loosing gas in the carb? Runs gr… --- ## [Dodge missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-missing/73660)
**Author:** [@rklowery60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rklowery60)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-missing/73660 "2012-07-21T17:46:24Z")
My Dodge 150 truck starts missing at about 45 mph. It seems to only do this after it has warmed up for about 20 minutes. --- ## [94 Dodge Ram Fuel Pump Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-ram-fuel-pump-problem/43699)
**Author:** [@bcudamatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcudamatt)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-ram-fuel-pump-problem/43699 "2011-12-02T07:43:49Z")
I have owned a 94 Dodge Ram 1500 LST with a 318 and 2wd for 15+ years and have had the following recurring problem (as many others also have had). I have had to replace the $200 fuel pump 4 times due to the following… --- ## [RPMs dropping then recovering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-dropping-then-recovering/68074)
**Author:** [@Nilt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nilt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-dropping-then-recovering/68074 "2011-10-10T01:29:56Z")
My truck started running a little rough so I replaced plugs, wires (looks like a rat may have nibbled them in places), cap and rotor. The truck idles smoother now but there had been kind of a lurching, almost as though … --- ## ['79 Dodge Truck Clutch/Tranny issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-dodge-truck-clutch-tranny-issue/68448)
**Author:** [@Robinnola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robinnola)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-dodge-truck-clutch-tranny-issue/68448 "2011-10-06T17:00:14Z")
This morning my truck was working just fine. No problems with the clutch or anything. No irregular noises. An intern was driving it and his foot slipped off the clutch, stalling the vehicle as he was trying to go in reve… --- ## [1979 Dodge Pickup Distributor Won't Come Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-dodge-pickup-distributor-wont-come-out/68306)
**Author:** [@Robinnola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robinnola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-dodge-pickup-distributor-wont-come-out/68306 "2011-09-30T03:48:52Z")
I have a '79 D100 that needs a new distributor. I've removed the two necessary bolts that I know of. I've tried to twist it, and will will barely turn. I've tried to pry it up. I've loosened a few bolts in the area to se… --- ## [Transmission in a 1976 Dodge van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-in-a-1976-dodge-van/62039)
**Author:** [@valoister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valoister)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-in-a-1976-dodge-van/62039 "2011-03-04T01:44:07Z")
I was wondering if anyone remembers which trans was in a standard size Dodge van in 76, and If that trans had a lock up converter and if not what will happen if you put a trans with a lock up torque converter in this age… --- ## [Squealing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing/61506)
**Author:** [@SKIN3N-BON3Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SKIN3N-BON3Z)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing/61506 "2011-02-19T02:53:35Z")
I have a 1984 dodge d150 ramcharger i just bought and it has all sorts of problems im trying to fix as part of a learning process for me. one problem is it squeals when i first start it when i get on the gas. the faster … --- ## [Front Rotors & Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-rotors-bearings/53519)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-rotors-bearings/53519 "2010-08-14T16:38:48Z")
Getting ready to do front brakes and rotors on my truck. The new rotors come with races already installed. Is it wise to change the races to the ones that come with the new bearings? --- ## [1988 Dodge Ram (2x4) with pulsing acceleration idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-ram-2x4-with-pulsing-acceleration-idle/44044)
**Author:** [@jakestraw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakestraw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-dodge-ram-2x4-with-pulsing-acceleration-idle/44044 "2010-02-07T19:11:11Z")
I have a 1988 Dodge Ram 2x4 with about 130,000 miles. It looks great and has been a great truck for a long time. I pretty much only drive it on the weekends (I'm a weekday bike commuter). For the last 2 or 3 months th… --- ## ['89 Dodge Ram D-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-dodge-ram-d-150/43834)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-dodge-ram-d-150/43834 "2010-02-04T14:12:38Z")
I have a question...I am interested in this truck and I found it on Craigslist. After talking to the owner, I found out there is a lien on the title because it was used as a business transportation. The owner said it wi… --- ## [Any tricks to getting the hood open?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-tricks-to-getting-the-hood-open/41930)
**Author:** [@trucktruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trucktruck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-tricks-to-getting-the-hood-open/41930 "2010-01-06T00:48:26Z")
I have a '91 dodge ram, and the hood cable broke. the engine is in need of major repairs, and my mechanic said the only way to get the hood open to fix the engine was to break my brand new $400 grille. does anyone know a… --- ## [Horn on Dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-on-dodge/40810)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_Carter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freddy_Carter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-on-dodge/40810 "2009-12-16T00:46:25Z")
Where is the horn on a 1996 Dodge ram 1500? --- ## [1985 Dodge D150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-dodge-d150/39406)
**Author:** [@coakespa1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coakespa1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-dodge-d150/39406 "2009-11-12T22:01:43Z")
I am in process of restoring my 1985 Dodge D150 Royal SE Prospector pickup. V8 5.2L Great running truck. Looking for source(s) to purchase new or good used parts, such as body, electrical, weatherstripping, in oth… --- ## [Truck leaning out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-leaning-out/36307)
**Author:** [@Scooby67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scooby67)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-leaning-out/36307 "2009-09-08T18:50:10Z")
So, here's the deal. 1991 D150 with a TBI 360. In open loop, it runs great. After it warms up and goes into closed loop under load, part to full throttle, it stumbles and leans out terribly. New O2 sensor, MAP is fine, a… --- ## [Parking lights won't come on with the headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-lights-wont-come-on-with-the-headlights/35991)
**Author:** [@RayBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayBrown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-lights-wont-come-on-with-the-headlights/35991 "2009-09-03T00:44:48Z")
Greetings. My son has a 1990 Dodge D150 pickup truck (bought used from my uncle). A few weeks ago, it developed this strange problem. When the headlight switch was pulled out halfway, the parking lights would flicker the…