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Volvo 780 fuel question...

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Rustywolf, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. Apr 24, 2012 #1
    Rustywolf

    Rustywolf Bobtail Member

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    My 2004 780 with a D12 465 get around 5.6mpg is this normal? or should i be getting better fuel mpg?
     
    Rustywolf, Apr 24, 2012
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  3. Apr 24, 2012 #2
    daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Type off roads being driven?(hills or flatlands)
    How many empty miles?
    How many loaded miles?
    How heavy gross when loaded?
    What speeds do you normally run at?

    Before anyone can answer your question,the above information is required.
     
    daf105paccar, Apr 24, 2012
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  4. Apr 24, 2012 #3
    Rustywolf

    Rustywolf Bobtail Member

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    Run the Northeast
    average DH is around 60-70miles
    around 400-600 loaded miles
    gross is normally around 46000 +/-
    run 65mph or less depending on area

    Drive Flatbed. normally lumber and steel
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2012 #4
    russellkanning

    russellkanning Medium Load Member

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    I would be disappointed.
     
    russellkanning, Apr 24, 2012
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  7. Apr 24, 2012 #5
    flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    sound low to me i woud think about 6-6.2,
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2012 #6
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    How much traffic and interstate driving are you doing? The NE can give you terrible MPG's if you're running up the I95 during the day or running back roads through the hills.
     
    fortycalglock, Apr 25, 2012
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  9. Apr 25, 2012 #7
    Rustywolf

    Rustywolf Bobtail Member

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    I try to run 80,84 and try my best to avoid 95. if i need to i run 206 so i dont get nailed at the JW.
     
    Rustywolf, Apr 25, 2012
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  10. Apr 25, 2012 #8
    rogueunh

    rogueunh Road Train Member

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    I'd think you'd be over 6.

    I have a 780, run the Northeast (same roads basically), and pull a heavy reefer and get in the 6.2-6.8 range. I do have a Cummins though.
     
    rogueunh, Apr 25, 2012
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