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Fuel Mileage - Wind is Worse than Weight

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by EZX1100, Mar 25, 2013.

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  1. Mar 25, 2013 #1
    EZX1100

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    Grossed at 78-79k last week thru AR LA TX running 70-75 for 1500mi 6.1mpg

    Grossed 60k past few days thru IN KY IL running 45-60 for 1000mi 5.1mpg
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2013 #2
    S M D

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    Nose winds and elevation
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2013 #3
    CondoCruiser

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    6.1 is the best you can do?
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2013 #4
    cowboy_tech

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    Cross wind is killer. I can almost watch the fuel gage move.

    sent from my Stock EVO4gLTE
    (with goodies)
     
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  7. Mar 25, 2013 #5
    MNdriver

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    You're just now figuring this out?
     
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  8. Mar 25, 2013 #6
    Autocar

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    Rocket science!
     
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  9. Mar 25, 2013 #7
    EZX1100

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    no

    typically, a light load gets me 7.7

    my ifta is 6.6
     
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  10. Mar 25, 2013 #8
    EZX1100

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    i didnt know that anything you post here, is something you learned that very same day

    i think most folks have known what they know for a while, and something triggers them to post what info they have gathered over the years in a post

    i was looking thru some of the posts and as i was contemplating my dip in fuel mileage, i figured i would share a tidbit

    my apologies if i offended you, in any way
     
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  11. Mar 25, 2013 #9
    MNdriver

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    maybe this would help you out...


    [/dry humor]
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2013 #10
    marksoldtowne

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    Other than redesigning trucks in aero-dynamic structure there are few options to avoid mileage problem. Two things that can be considered to avoid mileage issues are
    1. Proper air filling in trucks
    2. Engine regular watch
    3. Avoiding overloading
    4. Driving with the speed limitations
     
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