DT 12 O/D Transmission with 3.73 rears

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wincity trucker, Jun 12, 2024.

  1. wincity trucker

    wincity trucker Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I’m new owner operator and just got a used truck with specs in title. My fuel mileage is poor around 5mpg/G. I don’t haul over 80,000lbs mainly flat occasionally mountains. Is there anything that I can do to improve fuel mileage? TIA
     
  2. Crude Truckin'

    Crude Truckin' Alien Spacecraft

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    Direct drive with 2.64 would be more efficient