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FLD120 fuel mileage

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Northwinds1, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. Jan 30, 2014 #1
    Northwinds1

    Northwinds1 Bobtail Member

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    Curious to hear what other FLD owners are averaging for fuel mileage? Im running a 97 FLD condo 430/470 detroit 12.7 with 13spd and 3.55 gear on 22.5 low pro. Averaging 7mpg with a cracked exhaust manifold, i picked up a pdi manifold hoping that with help alittle...
     
    Northwinds1, Jan 30, 2014
    Northwinds1, Jan 30, 2014
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  3. Jan 31, 2014 #2
    wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    I don't think it will be noticeable. Since yours is cracked and needs replaced it can't hurt. 7 is not bad for that set up depending on what you are pulling and weigh. You can hear any thing about fuel numbers, its the new king of the mountain thing.
     
    wore out, Jan 31, 2014
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  4. Jan 31, 2014 #3
    heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

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    7 m.p.g. is very good. if your getting that in this weather, it is a truck to keep i.m.o.
     
    heavyhaulerss, Jan 31, 2014
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    wore out Thanks this.
  5. Jan 31, 2014 #4
    05 FreightShaker

    05 FreightShaker Light Load Member

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    What does FLD stand for anyway? I have been trying to figure that out for the longest...:biggrin_2552:
     
    05 FreightShaker, Jan 31, 2014
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  7. Feb 1, 2014 #5
    heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

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    Freight Liner Diesel ?
     
    heavyhaulerss, Feb 1, 2014
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  8. Feb 2, 2014 #6
    Prom Night Dumpster Baby

    Prom Night Dumpster Baby Medium Load Member

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    FreightLiner
    A older COE
    B newer COE
    C older conv
    D newer conv

    I don't know what the new models are. I think the CentCascCoraColum ugly ducks have a C designation. Not sure of the Argosy.
     
    Prom Night Dumpster Baby, Feb 2, 2014
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    fld and 05 FreightShaker Thank this.
  9. Feb 2, 2014 #7
    Northwinds1

    Northwinds1 Bobtail Member

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    Who is good with programming detroits? I know Mr Haney is the cat guru. Thinking about getting this detroit bumped up to 550-600hp. I had a 500 before this truck and was happy with that. And what it would run me for price...
     
    Northwinds1, Feb 2, 2014
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  10. Feb 10, 2014 #8
    jay 28

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    Well maybe u can help me a little I have a 07 century with a 515. I only getting about 6.23 empty and about 5.25 load hauling a tanker. I already change the EGR,Turbo and I keep the filters changed every 15000 miles but I cant figure out why its not getting good fuel mileage
     
    jay 28, Feb 10, 2014
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  11. Feb 10, 2014 #9
    05 FreightShaker

    05 FreightShaker Light Load Member

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    Send me a PM
     
    05 FreightShaker, Feb 10, 2014
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  12. Feb 13, 2014 #10
    freightrunner

    freightrunner Heavy Load Member

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    6.0 loaded.. 7.5 empty 500 N-14 Cummins 10 spd.
     
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