Fuel Optimizer

I wouldn't mess with the computer. If the company finds out you're history. I don't really understand what you're trying to do exactly. But if you're trying to get better fuel milage then the best item you can use is your foot. When pulling that grade back off just enough to where you do not lose any power and you'll save there.

If you're shifting through the gears by running up agains't the governor then back it down a couple hundred RPM. It's not good for the engine to run agains't the peg anyway. Try to get in the highest gear as quick as possible. Progressive shifting may help.

The biggest wasted use of fuel is letting the truck idle when you're not there or sleeping. If that's the case, look for other means to keep warm and cool. In the winter it's easy to keep warm, but in the summer it's a lot harder to keep cool. Search out on this board and you can find how others have done it. I hope this has helped.

 

everytime the economy tanks, "snake oil's and fuel saving gizmo's" come out.

if these devices actually worked, the companies would have them installed. the computer's would be tweaked. i personally will NEVER believe a trucker that says he's getting better mileage by using these devices or additives or tweaks. i would NEVER believe the average 4 wheeler that makes the same claims.

like said by gashauler, your best fuel "optimizer" is your foot, your driving habits, your idle times, tire inflation, proper viscosity motor oils or synthetics, etc,etc (i expanded on what he mentioned).

if it's YOUR truck, as in YOU OWN IT, then have at it.......but expect nothing but a lighter wallet or bigger credit card bill next month.

if you are a company driver, talk with the shop. maybe the mechanics there can download the profile of your truck and check all the parameters of its operation and make adjustments.

 

If I am correct, I believe they are asking about a fuel optimization routing program, that provides the best places to stop for fuel along a given route. The answer will depend on what program they are using. Is the company providing the fuel routing for you? Or are you using a website/program on your own? If you are using your own, you just have to configure the software to your desires. Such as, your trucks MPG, tank capacity, how low you want to go (50%, 75%, 90%) before fueling. And you can even choose the places you wish to stop. (Comdata fuel stops, or a particular chain).

Hope this helps you with your question.

 

well sorry about that, i thought you were trying chemicals, gizmo's' etc,etc.....which in a way, you are using a "gizmo".....

you get a fuel bonus...?????

frankly i drove and stopped where i wanted to, as long as i "shopped" for the lowest prices and went to self serve. so if (say) i was at an exit and there were 4 truck stops...?? i just "shop" the low price at the time.

if there was only one truck stop...?? oh well, but that i made sure of did not happen all too often.

can't you just route yourself to where you need to go and maybe along the way find your fuel, instead of the way you're doing it now...??? you would still be hitting the macro, but just doing it differently. is your company THAT anal.....????

 

I had worked for two company's that used opti-fuel routing. The first company had a no tolerance approach. If the Q/C said fill, you filled the tanks. If it said 51 gallons, it was suppose to be enough to get you to the next fuel stop, and cheaper prices. It's all about the bottom line for companies, and fuel is a HUGE bottom line.

Now, the second company I worked for also had opti-fueling, BUT you were also authorized to fuel at your discretion at any of their authorized stops. You were expected to use the best stops at all times, but they did take into account " variables " that occur. As long as this was not abused, it was authorized.

So.... you need to check with your company on what their policy is with fueling.

BTW.... there is usually a macro you can send in, to request a new fuel plan, with remarks you have to fill in on why you want a new plan.

Good Luck!

 

the best thing to keep any engine running at optimum MPG is routine maintenance. clean oil is one of the best ways. as oil gets old it gets grimey and sludgey, and when your crank spins its gotta spin threw all the gunk in the oil pan. it also cant keep the engine cool so you run your engine hotter which is not good for it. oil changes, spark plugs, air cleaners, get your injectors inspected and cleaned if they need it. simple stuff really. but neglecting these things and thinking adding in autozones 4.99 mpg booster is gonna do anything is stupid.

 

then again if you're a company driver then i wouldnt worry about it