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Fuelly.com Review

Fuelly.com is a fuel mileage tracking website with a social media aspect. It allows you to keep track of your mileage for multiple cars and compare how your fuel mileage stacks up against other users on the site. It’s really a simple concept and works perfectly. The site also allows users to post tricks and tips regarding how to get better fuel mileage. Reading through the list has been helpful in making me aware of simple life hacks to save money at the pump. (Check them out here!)

For example, even as helpful as the iPhone app Gas Buddy is on a road trip for finding the cheapest fuel, unless you get extremely good fuel mileage, it isn’t worth the 3-4 mile drive to get 1-2 cent cheaper fuel at a different gas station. My only gripe thus far is they don’t have any mobile apps. They do have an SMS number you can text with your miles per tank and it will log a fill-up entry on your profile that makes it easy to calculate your mileage at the pump or while on the go. See the images below for examples.

Fuelly Profile Page

 

Fuelly SMS Log Feature

Just send a text message to Fuelly with the format of <miles> <cost per gallon> <gallons> and it will log a fill-up to your profile page and send you your mileage back. Click here for more details.

Acquire Build Sheet for Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep Vehicles

My wife and I purchased our truck about nine months ago. Being that I wasn’t really a truck guy nor did I understand gear ratios back then, I was recently curious what rear axle gear ratio my 2011 Dodge was equipped with. I looked all through the manual as well as the build sheet supplied with the truck when we purchased it from the dealership with no gear ratio specifications. Upon multiple searches, I came across the following ‘Contact Us’ page that I was able to submit my information. A mere 24 hours later, Dodge sent me my full build sheet based on my VIN number.

Contact Us Page

http://www.dodge.com/wccsapp/universal/D/index.jsp

My Build Sheet
Sales Code Description
*V9 Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
-V3 Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
APAS Monotone Paint
BABS 160 Amp Alternator
BCNS 730 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BRTS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CBZS Prem Vinyl Door Trim w/Map Pocket
CFMP Rear Folding Seat
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CGSS Supplemental Side Air Bags
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
CJ2P Supp. Side Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags
CKES Front Seat Area Carpet
CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CSXP Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
CUNS Overhead Console
CUYP Storage Tray
CU3S Behind the Seat Storage / Bin
CV1S Vinyl Shift Knob
DBAC All Automatic Transmissions
DG7 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE Transmission
DH3S Elec Shift-on-the-Fly Transfer Case
DJBS 5,500# Front Axle
DMES 3.73 Rear Axle Ratio
DRQP 11.50 Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
DS7S Conventional Differential Frt Axle
ETJ 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GFES Rear Power Sliding Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNMS Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GPG Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMS Remote Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS Air Conditioning
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
HGFS Floor Tunnel Insulation
JATS Instrument Cluster w/Display Screen
JBYS Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JFJS Temperature & Compass Gauge
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
JPBS Power Locks
JP3S Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down
JP8P Manual Adjust Seats
LAZS Vehicle Information Center
LCJP Overhead Ambient Surround Lighting
LEBP Ext. Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals
LECP Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps
LETS Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
LE4P Black Exterior Mirrors
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LMGS Automatic Headlamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
MBFS Bright Rear Bumper
MCMS Body Color Upper Fascia
MCTS Bright Front Bumper
MDAS Front License Plate Bracket
MENS Front Wheel Spats
MFDS Bright Grille
MGAS Ram’s Head Badge
MNES Body Color/Chrome Door Handles
MPGP Cummins Turbo Diesel Badge
MPLS Black-Out Tape
MPPP Rear Wheel Spats
MS4S Ram 2500 Badge
MTDS SLT Badge
MUSS 4X4 Badge
MXBS Front Air Dam
NAS 50 State Emissions
NENP Diesel Exhaust Brake
NFUS 34 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHJP Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
NHMS Speed Control
NHNP Electronically Controlled Throttle
NMCS Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
NZCP Current Generation Eng Controller
PS2 Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
QS2S Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RCGS 6 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
RESS Media Center 130 CD/MP3
RSCS SIRIUS Satellite Radio
RSUP Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
SBES Power Steering
SCFS 4-Spoke Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TXES LT265/70R17E BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZGP BF Goodrich Brand Tires
WF1S 17″ Steel Spare Wheel
WGSS 17X8.0 Steel Chrome Clad Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
WMJP Center Hub
XA8S Non Adjustable Pedals
XBNP Tip Start
XBSS Pickup Box
XCMP Vendor Painted Cargo Box
XEAP Tow Hooks
XFHS Class IV Receiver Hitch
XFKS 7 Pin Wiring Harness
XFUS Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
XGMS Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
XHCS Trailer Brake Control
XJJP Locking Tailgate
XJ8S Body Color Fuel Filler Door
X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module
X82S Door Parts Module
X83S Front End Parts Module
X9AP For More Info, Call 888-539-7474
X9BP 1-Year SIRIUS Radio Service
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

It’s the salesman, not the dealership…

 

Nobody looks forward to the car buying process. It’s time consuming, stressful, frustrating, and above all costly. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. My wife and I just purchased a new truck at Hinckley Dodge in Utah. I would not have changed a thing. In retrospect, I realized it wasn’t anything Sara and I did differently or even the dealership we went to, it was the salesman that helped us.

Charles was patient and understanding. I’ve never owned a truck and he walked me through every feature. Not as a mechanism for selling me the truck, but as a way of making me feel comfortable that we were buying the features we want/need and not just a way that add zeros to his commission check. Also, in the end, he was prompt to schedule installation of a few features we negotiated into the deal.

I’ll be a repeat customer for Hinckley Dodge and I will recommend Charles to all of my friends and family. Remember, it’s not the dealership that helps you make the deal, it’s the sales person willing to help you fight to save every one of your hard-earned dollars.