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what does the target mpg do??

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by mcurcio1989, Aug 5, 2013.

  1. Aug 5, 2013 #1
    mcurcio1989

    mcurcio1989 Bobtail Member

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    Truck is a 2000 century with an n14. I have read through the manual and it doesn't really say what the target mpg, other than how to set it. I am very curious because to me it seems like the target would always be as high as you can get it. I imagine that it optimizes the cruise to not over compensate, etc. Of course that is just my uneducated guess. I would really like to hear if anyone knows what that actually does.
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2013 #2
    magoo68

    magoo68 Road Train Member

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    set it to the mpg u want to achieve then the plus or minus shows if you are hitting your target . If u set it too high you will be in minus all the time. Too low your in the plus . i used to start at 7 mpg then tweak from there . harder u push fuel the more you are in minus the lighter u push more plus showing . its a fuel economy gauge basically
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2013 #3
    nikkiandstephen

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    that's all it is. a quick look to see where you are in reference to your own personal target. nothing more nothing less....
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2013 #4
    Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Exactly.

    my truck gives little trophy icons on the screen as a reward for reaching target. Had it shut off a while back :)
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2013 #5
    x#1

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    7? i have mine set at 5.5 but i stay on the throttle.it is a 12.7 detroit,430/470,2250 rpm.yeah it gets wrung out. i have always thought the target mpg was just for sheeeits and giggles-
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2013 #6
    mikec265

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    that is my favorite gauge in the truck. dont use the cruise and utilize it as much as you can. your wallet will thank you.

    it does not affect how the truck runs as far as i know ,but it shows you what your foot is costing you.
     
    mikec265, Aug 16, 2013
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