kenworth t660 mpg problem

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  1. kw08t660

    kw08t660 Bobtail Member

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    i got a 2008 kenworth t660 455 cummins isx 10 spd 3.36 ratio hauling reefer from cali to florida on i-10 weight 70k-75k speed 73-75 mpg 5 miles per gallon i know i could get better mpg by reducing my speed but is this normal if not how can i fix this. I've seen t660's do 6.5 miles a gallon easy
     
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    sounds speed related to me
    62 mile per hour co truck
    would probably be 7.5 mpg
    on that run
     
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