1997 Dodge Ram poor fuel economy, runs rough/shakes, underpo

Tiny
SHONER178
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  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
I have a 97 ram 1500with the v8 5.9lt gas engine, I have noticed recentlly that I get alot of shake when im driving, my fuel economy has drasticlly reduced, and it seems to run rough and be underpowered. I recently had my fuel pump go out while driving and had it replaced as well I replaced the spark plugs and wires. It seems to happen the most on my way home from work around 2 when its hotter but it does it in the morning sometimes as well at 5am. Please help if you can
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 6:57 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked to make sure the catalytic converter is plugging? The converter is my first suspect based on your description.

Check that and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Monday, April 12th, 2010 AT 8:05 PM

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