8+ MPG Truck
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The red Volvo you see below is set up with a D-13 500hp Volvo engine 12speed I-Shift transmission and 3:36 rears. The last trip to CA from WA I got 7.8mpg on the way down with about 25,000lbs and 7.4mpg on the way back with 44,000lbs. I don't get a fuel bonus and could probably do better if there would be an incentitive.
I am getting switched over to our 2012 with 3:25 gears be interesting to see how that one does.starsonwindow Thanks this. -
2013 Columbia with a pre-egr factory rebuilt DDEC IV Series 60 (original build date in 2000). 500 HP, 18 speed, 2.64 rears, winter monthly mpg average high 6's to low 7's. Summer monthly mpg average high 7's, with occasional bumps into 8 mpg territory when not being hit with strong crosswinds. Varied weight loads from medical to coil steel to bulk commodities. Average payload right at around 35,000 lb. The fuel savings is my fuel bonus. Every .1 mpg I can get better is roughly $1000 a year extra in my take home.
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2010 KW T660 13 speed 3.55 rears take off in Lo gear all the time gently accelerating with the minimal fuel to get to the next gear and this load was no more than 60 miles per hour.
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Thank you all for sharing....
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Since we're showing off QC Screenshots (which are not usually accurate anyway)
I've got a good one for you guys.
OKC to Dallas 22k in the Box.
08 Swift Volvo 670 (think it had 3.55s) went 60 all the way.
New Trailer with Side Skirts.
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i think even someone on this forum has said the same thing -
Hey67 where is this road that is 2035 miles all downhill? Just kidding with you, good numbers.scottied67 Thanks this. -
Holy S.....10mpg even on qc you're still killing it
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i used to do that on the QC, all you need to do is get a tail wind for a long spell, light pedal, and if you are bobtailing, its easy
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