Talk About a HIGH Mileage Truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by GearWarrant, Mar 31, 2014.

  1. Harley Charlie

    Harley Charlie Light Load Member

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    I tried that bit hauling to to sun In regular school not truck driving school we were taught the sun was 93 million miles from earth. To my surprise the practical miles I got paid on were only 950 thousand.That is when I decieded to only haul on percentage.
     
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  3. russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

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    My KW marked 750k miles. Want to keep it running signs of overhaul appear. Converting this into 6nz once overhauled.
     
  4. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    Suggestions on how to keep your motor from getting prematurey tired..Especially with only 750,000 miles.

    1.Change oil every 8-10k..(NO,It is not overservicing either)
    2.Depending on what you haul..If you haul Heavy..EASE into the throttle when you start..Dont 'Floor' the throttle BIG BIG piece of good advice
    3.Dont Drive 100mph!!! 55-65 mph ALWAYS
    4.Use the engine Brake as little as possible
    5.Driver Habits Play a HUGE role in the life of an engine......BABY YOUR MOTOR!
     
  5. russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

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    Mine has 3.70, i can't even get more 70 on it. When loaded 80k lbs of frac sand.
     
  6. GearWarrant

    GearWarrant Medium Load Member

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