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Cruise control mpg

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by gerardo1961, Aug 12, 2010.

  1. Aug 12, 2010 #1
    gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    Hi I see a different betting driving with the cruise control the mpg is worster,when I drive without cruise control my mpg is better,is this normal the different is close to 0.5miles
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2010 #2
    Markk9

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    In the flats, cruise is better, in the rolling hills and mountains drive with out it.

    Mark
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2010 #3
    rich_t

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    worster?

    WTH?
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2010 #4
    25(2)+2

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    Many engines are set up to have more power and torque with the cruise than without it. That being said, you learn to run the machine to it's best advantage for you.

    You can do better by letting the truck slow down cresting a grade and regaining the speed with less power being used going down the other side.

    The half mpg doesn't surprise me, I have noticed a similar saving running in hills without the cruise.
     
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    rich_t Thanks this.
  7. Aug 12, 2010 #5
    rollin coal

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    Cruise wastes fuel on flat ground too. Drive by your boost gauge in the flats and keep it low.
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2010 #6
    gerardo1961

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    Thanks for you answers ,I drive 60 or 70 is the same mpg not a differenz only the cruise make the different,I have a c13,never troubles runs like new never oil or water 575 k iam very very happy with this engine mpg from 5,5 to 6
     
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