Running with JCT, Part Deux

I am averaging around 7mpg running 62-64 mph.

 

Got it Gents. Thanks. Just what I needed to know.

 

Yea TC I had the same issue. I went into the FL dealer in Knoxville and they did the ECM update and all of a sudden I was down to 6.0 MPG. They tried to tell me that the cab card was set for a 2010 but prior to the reboot I was getting 6.7MPG. I feel your pain.

 

Hey thanks to all for the information. Much appreciated!

 

My 12 is averaging about 6.5 for the two months ive been in it but with extenuating circumstances. I just recently realized my fan has been engaged full time. Thats fixed as of monday. Also a couple of very tight runs where I was forced to trade fuel for time. Running on the governor while crossing the divide can hurt bad. When ive beem able to try my hand at hyper-miling I've been rewarded with outstanding results including 1200 miles at 8.2 and a sweet little hop from Tehachapi to Santa Nella at a cool 8.7. Today was my first real miles with the fan working correctly and ended showing 7.4 running 65 on the cruise.

I've also noted my sweetspot is around 1450. Too bad you gotta be against the gov to get it there. I swear I hate 10 speeds. A nice double over 13 would allow 1450 in 12th (aka 9th direct) at about 61 with my 3.42 finals.

 

DL, ST Camaro et al, do you guys get enough time typically on the load to set up the trip plan and drive the hours you prefer IE:0300-1500 or do the majority of the refer loads deliver at such a time that requires mostly the good ole grave yard shift driving. I figure if I can get an answer from a few of you then I can see what the pattern tends to be. I have not pulled refer since 2010 and minus the occasional midnight appoint and or the 0300 load time it was up to my trip planning.

 

I really don't have a pattern on mine. The times are all over the place.

 

Well are you being a picky little sob. How do you expect a trade with all those restrictions.