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FUEL PROBLEM on 1997 Freightliner

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Jerryfrancis, Jan 29, 2013.

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  1. Jan 29, 2013 #1
    Jerryfrancis

    Jerryfrancis Bobtail Member

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    I"v had my truck since new and I know when my truck isnt running right and i had all injectors replaced a few months back and Im having a fuel problem, Im burning a lot of fuel, I'm hauling heavy but ive always hauled heavy....what should I look at fixing?
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2013 #2
    TBT 5150

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    Injection pump issue. ( So I would think if the injectors are new as you have stated) Dirty air filter,& compression, is where I would start.. Just a old auto /diesel Techs thought for ya..
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2013 #3
    Jerryfrancis

    Jerryfrancis Bobtail Member

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    Thanks TBT 5150, I will check that out and if anyone else has other ideas of what else I can look at to see what the problem could be .....give me a reply, im only home for 5 days to try and find the problem so every reply and comments help.

    Jerry
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2013 #4
    Mommas_money_maker

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    Last time you had an overhead done? I would be checking air flow big time also
     
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    TBT 5150 Thanks this.
  7. Jan 29, 2013 #5
    heavyhaulerss

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    check cac too
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2013 #6
    GrapeApe

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    What engine?
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2013 #7
    Jerryfrancis

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    12.7 ....60 series Detroit....non EGR
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2013 #8
    Jimmbuds

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    Yea what he said, do the overhead, if it wasn't done when you had the injectors change. Also have your charge air tested for leakage. When I had my CAC checked he took it loose at the turbo and let everything else hooked up into the engine. Doing it this way you check not only the Charge Air Cooler, but also your two hoses and your intake manifold. You should be able to get this done for under $500. My truck was getting very poor fuel mileage, like 6.3 mpg got the overhead done went to 7.7 on paper.
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2013 #9
    Jerryfrancis

    Jerryfrancis Bobtail Member

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    Thanks so much, i will start looking into this in the morning, i will let you know what I find
     
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    Jimmbuds Thanks this.
  12. Jan 29, 2013 #10
    Jimmbuds

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    What kind of MPG's you getting? And what do you normally get?
     
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