Fuel economy

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  1. Jul 12, 2016 #1
    1Diesel

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    On the highway... got the cruise control set at 100 kms per hour... same run everyday and I cannot seem to get better milage. I've tried 98 kms per hour... no idle when parked for few minutes... my fuel consumption is always the same.
     
    1Diesel, Jul 12, 2016
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  3. Jul 12, 2016 #2
    Trkr3529

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    What mpg do you get?
    What truck/engine
     
    Trkr3529, Jul 12, 2016
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  4. Jul 12, 2016 #3
    1Diesel

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    Company truck 2014 Volvo 670 with Volvo engine D13 and getting approximately 5.5 mpg.
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2016 #4
    Trkr3529

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    What kind of weight are you hauling? 5.5 isn't very good unless your heasy haul
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2016 #5
    Trkr3529

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    I'm averaging 9.09 for the last 30 days running toronto - Ottawa with an avg payload of 40,000 lbs
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2016 #6
    x1Heavy

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    Look at your fuel burn per hour. IF you have a choice at running speed of 100Km/hr at top speed in top gear. Try to run 95Km/hr just above torque and just enough fuel to the engine to keep it turning over.

    Im assuming you have a long grade in your face either that or strong sea breeze twice a day leaning on your truck. When combined with long upgrade your fuel burn per hour get ups.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2016 #7
    Dragon88

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    try running 90km.

    I did this for a day, and notice a huge difference
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2016 #8
    Phantom Trucker

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    Have you had your air intake system tested for leaks? Or had your valves set?
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2016 #9
    Yves kanevil

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    There are enough red Manitoulin mobile road blocks doing 90 slowing everybody down. Do we really need more of these
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2016 #10
    uncleal13

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    Cruise control kills your fuel economy if there are many rolling hills and grades, since it gives 100% power when climbing.
     
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