2017 T-680 Cummings 10speed auto

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Margar26, Aug 16, 2023.

  1. Margar26

    Margar26 Bobtail Member

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    Have problem with my mpg being low 5mph-6mpg flatbed loaded or empty. Normal driving 68-70mph. Def delete, change a lot of sensors and filters, valve adjustment, re program. Mechanics said TURBO is carbonize and that my be the problem. Any advice from some one that has experience something similar?
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Losing 82 gears should cut plenty of weight, improving MPG. Do you leave the jakes on for every shift?
     
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  4. Margar26

    Margar26 Bobtail Member

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    Don’t understand. My truck 10 speed automatic
     
  5. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    You got a tall or a midroof ?

    1. Midroof is better for flatbed mpg
    2. Hows your tarping game?/how are loads, cleanly loaded or tons of wind resistance? Flapping tarps means large wind resistance.
    3. Lots of stop and go/backroads, or mostly highway (hoping its highway at 68 to 70)
    4. regional/geographic hurdles? IE 68 mph up a mountain isnt doing you mpg favors
    5. Slow down, try 65 mph
     
  6. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Your thread title says 100 speed
     
  7. Margar26

    Margar26 Bobtail Member

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  8. Margar26

    Margar26 Bobtail Member

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    Truck with dry van heavy loads would give me minimum 7mpg then came to flatbed and better mpg but lately it’s been horrible only fuel at pilot and Loves
     
  9. Margar26

    Margar26 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah mistype and don’t know how to edit the title only
     
  10. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I fixed it for you.
     
  11. Margar26

    Margar26 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you
     
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