8+ MPG Truck

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  1. harmin5288

    harmin5288 Bobtail Member

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    I have heard of people getting 8mpg consistently and sometimes high as 9.5

    I know that there are many many many variables but what would be a good engine to start with...something newer with dpf...

    I heard that the dd15 is a great place to start...from there you go air tabs filters mufflers lrr tires etc...not to mention that an ecm flash...

    It would be nice to see what you drive along with your mpg info and what mods done to achieve this
     
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  3. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Volvo D13 780 5.4 @75mph 5.8 @ 70 not the best but those are all 40+k loads
     
  4. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    Cascadia
    Cummins
    Good tires
    Holey mud flaps
    Manual trans
    8+MPG pulling 20-25k lbs.
     
  5. harmin5288

    harmin5288 Bobtail Member

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    Haaaa....along with having the right mudflaps, you gotta make sure you have the right type of headlight fluid and check it often...haaa
     
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  6. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    U also need to shave ur armpits it helps for aerodynamics.
     
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  7. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    It starts with the newer trucks, properly spec'd. After that its more about driver technique.
     
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  8. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    According to my Freightshaker sales guy the new Evolution should be squarely in the 9's with a DD15 and Diamler's new inhouse autoshift and 80,000 gross. BUT, he IS a sales guy!!!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  9. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    And any moron with a lead foot can drive that mileage right down into the 6's in a hurry.
     
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  10. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    I can not get 8 mpg even when being towed!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  11. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Newer truck? How does my 99 get over 7 mpg?
     
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