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Getting better MPG

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Dave_in_AZ, May 30, 2016.

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  1. May 30, 2016 #1
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Which one of you left this at the fuel island this morning?
    Right now you're wondering why your mileage seems so shi** cause you're not that heavy, and the truck is running good.


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  3. May 30, 2016 #2
    dngrous_dime

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    Hey, spare parts.... I've got a couple that I've found so far.
     
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  4. May 30, 2016 #3
    Chinatown

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    The guy parked at the fuel pumps after fueling and went inside to take a shower. I took his fuel cap off.
     
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  5. May 30, 2016 #4
    dngrous_dime

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    Good idea!!!
     
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  7. May 30, 2016 #5
    Joews

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    Chinatown has been becoming a bit of a jokester lately with them zingers. Keep it up, always enjoy a good laugh!
     
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  8. May 30, 2016 #6
    street beater

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    Buy one and spray paint it neon pink. When he goes into shower, change it. When he comes back, if he noticed watch the fun, if not know it will be even funnier in 650 miles....
     
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  9. May 30, 2016 #7
    Old Man

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    You children don't know the right way to handle a truck parked on the fuel island, be it shower, 30 minute break or the buffet.
    I take my pocket knife and remove the seal and then I give them a new padlock. Only wish I could watch the show when they get to their customer.
     
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  10. May 30, 2016 #8
    Dave_in_AZ

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    OK
    No matter how pi**ed off I ever get, I never fool with someone's load / equipment.

    This thread is to help increase fuel milage.
     
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  11. May 30, 2016 #9
    Old Man

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    You seem to have missed it, how to get better mileage was explained, keep your fuel cap on, quite simple solution. Op wasn't asking how he could get better mileage.
     
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  12. May 30, 2016 #10
    MachoCyclone

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    And it's people like you that I always do a walk around my truck/trailer after getting my fuel receipt. That way, I can get the security footage of you tampering with a commercial vechile and file charges.
     
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