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Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Glenn West, Apr 22, 2018.

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  1. Apr 22, 2018 #11
    uncleal13

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    Only a few hundred bucks to get an over head done, that would be the first step.
    Could be wrong but I thought a series 60 should have it done every 250,000 miles
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2018 #12
    Glenn West

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    That's about what I read. every quarter million. Was not able to get history on my truck so I have no idea when it was last done. Is that price at dealership or independent
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2018 #13
    Bakerman

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    You should get better than that.
    Check fuel & air filters to make sure they are not plugged up, also check your CAC for leaks.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2018 #14
    kemosabi49

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    I got mine done at a detroit diesel shop.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2018 #15
    truckdriver31

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    does it have a blowby canister
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2018 #16
    Glenn West

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    Just down draft tube.
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2018 #17
    Mr. Cob

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    Howdy Glenn,
    My 12.7 being used as your truck is has averaged 7.7 over the four years I have been using it to tow my large RV trailer. It's just my opinion but I take the talk of those getting over 8 and quite a few claiming 9mpg when used in our application with a large grain of salt.
    Dave
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2018 #18
    Glenn West

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    Well, I would like to get 7 or better towing.
     
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  11. Feb 13, 2020 #19
    rbrauns

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    @Glenn, did you ever manage to improve the MPG? If so, what did you do?
     
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  12. Mar 1, 2020 #20
    Glenn West

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    No, It still around 7. Had all filters changed. Have not had overhead done though.
     
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