9MPG, is that possible?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jabber1990, Feb 7, 2015.

  1. CJndaTruck

    CJndaTruck Road Train Member

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    I have an 09 Cascadia. I get 9+ on light loads all the time. There is a reason Pete's can't get Cali certified.
     
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  3. crxdc

    crxdc Road Train Member

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    I have a constant 7.5 to 8.3 with 40 to 43 in the box running coast to coast. When i have a light load i get 9 to 10 easy. 2014 cascadia evo
     
  4. NHL_fan

    NHL_fan Light Load Member

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    Yeah right guys... :) I get 11 mpg grossing 78-80k lbs with my cat in mountains all the time. U ask me how? The same as u do I lie like u do
     
  5. NHL_fan

    NHL_fan Light Load Member

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    I used to have a pick up truck f-250 7.3 l diesel and I was getting 13 mpg average and if I hook up light trailer I was getting around 10 mpg. So how can u average 9 mpg pulling 80k lbs? Stop lieng guys pls.
     
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  6. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    summer fuel only though.
     
  7. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Nobody said 80k. Didn't you see "light loads"?
     
  8. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    I knew someone would pick up on that. :)
    I have a feeling the best fuel mileage drivers with autos were still the best when they had manuals.
     
  9. reefer101

    reefer101 Medium Load Member

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    55mpg, 6x2, light load, bold tires, and 60mph wind blowng in your back...
     
  10. Truckin Juggalo

    Truckin Juggalo Medium Load Member

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    I'm in the 8mpg range with a stepdeck. I'm a member of a group called the 9+MPG club on Facebook there's several drivers that achieved 10mpg it's hard work but very possible, everyone uses the Fuel Gauges site for fuel tracking

    Some mods to start with are

    Scangauge
    0W40 or 5W40 synthetic oil
    FASS
    Fleet-Air Filter
    Super Singles
    Microblue
    Converting to 6X2
    Lift axles
     
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  11. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    Our Cascadia Evolution was getting 8.5 mpg on a regular basis. Average loads were 5k to 12k lbs.
     
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