Cutting fuel costs

I have been a mechanic for a long time, I have seen enough of the BS that is sold, in-line canisters that are suppose to convert the fuel with a catalyst. It was a can with baffles in it. My personal favorite was cow magnets, I had a customer that swore they aligned the fuel molecules. They are all BS and if you put an additive into the fuel and some chemical deterioration an "O" ring or something is there a guarantee.
If it worked do you not think the oil companies would add it to their fuel and brag about it. They have billions to spend and I am sure they test every additive of their competitors fuel and every snake oil concoction.
Just a thought!

 

Solvents like n-Butanol, will corrode your fuel tank. Diesel and Butanol will have a chemical reaction making it seriously corrosive. (meaning the fuel tank, and any metal components in the fuel lines will corrode at a much faster rate than it would otherwise) It'll definitely kill bacteria. But depending on the QUANTITY you mix with your diesel. May as well look at a newer, more fuel efficient truck.

That said, are O/Os allowed to get contracts with fuel company's for discounted fuel?

I know for large-scale company's, like a construction company a friend of mine works for, they have contracts with Shell Global. So each day they have a tanker truck drop off a tank full of diesel to fuel the machines/trucks. And anytime they go through a shell gas station, they automatically get company rate on their fuel. (which is far less than what regular joe-blow pays for diesel)

Can O/Os get the same kind of things going? Or are you gents/ladies limited on that kind of stuff?

 

Ways to increase gas mileage:

Clean Air Filter
Clean Fuel Filter (if applicable)
Techeron (additive, it cleans fuel lines so less debris goes into the engine. Think of it like having clogged arteries, and then you take meds to help clear them)

and keeping your wheels inflated properly
Keep your axles at least semi-clean (reduces friction, which reduces how much power your engine has to put in to keep the wheels spinning)
And regular oil changes as-needed. (again, to reduce friction, and ease the engine more)

Best way of all, if you can afford it. Get a newer, more-fuel efficient engine.

At least that's what I'm learning in my repair books

 

Check all of your air to air (Hoses coming off your turbo) for leaks. Check your charge air cooler for leaks.(spray some bubbly stuff on it because those hairline cracks are hard to find) I had a small crack in my air cooler and I put some 500 degree silicone for metal on it and never had another problem with it again and gained an average of .07mpg. As mentioned before, your right foot has a lot to do with it. Just gradually pick up speed until top gear

 

Is an "Air Cooler" a component of typical diesel Engines? (learning mechanical stuff<<<<<<<<<<) Bit off topic, but how does it connect/react with the rest of the engine?

 

The charge air cooler allows the compressed air from the turbo to be cooled. This provides a higher density air charge which allows for a better fuel burn and closer to ideal fuel air mixture.

Any leaks in the piping or cooler itself will cause a loss in boost pressure and lower fuel economy and power.

 

Thank you very much! =)

 

Take a bottle of fpc1 in the truck with you and sniff it, you'll feal better and you won't #### up your fuel system. Synthetic lubes in the diffs will help mpg during the winter months.