Yet another can of worms...MPG question

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Rebel127 is the wizard.

 

pull a van.

flatbed freight is open air freight. non aerodynamic. tough to get good mileage.

make sure all the standard things to look at are good. only way i can get better is to pull light loads on flat ground.

i'd think you'd get a little better though, running a FL. i've driven one pete and 4 kw's. all getting what your getting. various years.

 

I drove an 04 classic xl daycab 550 cat 13spd 3.90 rears pulluig tankers locally in central pa. In the summer I averaged 5.7, winter 4.9. I usually drive between 65 and 70 mph. This truck I'm in now is a western star 4900ex 550 cat 13spd with 3.42 rears. I average 5.1mpg. But the engine was just rebuilt, so hopefully it gets better

 

6x2 conversion super singles them gawdy hub cap covers air tabs and fleet air filter and any other bs recommended on a certain satellite radio show jk

really though start by making sure everything is running like its suppose to if the rack hasen't been run in a long time have it done. check all your tire pressures. basically start simple make sure everything is running the way its suppose to and then go from there. work on training your right foot. if you think anything below 68 is a hazard i imagine you also try getting that truck up to speed just as quick as it can. accelerate slowly avoid any un necessary idle time. i bet if you really commit to it you can improve.5mpg without acualy doing anything to the truck.

 

Is it the original engine, no rebuilds?

 

First thing get hold of rebel127 get a ECM program and a b/w 702 turbo and yes u can get mpg with a classic get a scan gauge and set it up right that will show u where Your truck gets best mpg yours may do better at 1490rpm then 1425rpm scan gauge will show you that. Then you can start doing other stuff once motor is tuned right.