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Help my MPG

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by truckereddy, Apr 19, 2014.

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  1. Apr 20, 2014 #31
    milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    IMO yes, it is poor. When you look and see that the tires on both the truck and trailer are high RR not a nice set of bridgestones or Michelin and the speed that the brick of a truck travels at yes it is poor. Also its pulling a reefer and it does not have a roof fairing or wing! With low RR tires all around(steers are good yokohama with 98 for RR) and slowing down to 60-62 I bet that truck could get 6.2-6.5MPG. I would put a roof fairing or wing on the truck because I don't like the way they look but with one of those I bet you could see high 6s out of the truck if you drive it correctly!
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2014 #32
    double yellow

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    Rough guideline:

    55mph vs 65mph: +20% (OTR -- will not be anywhere near this with 30-mile trips)
    Low RR super singles vs lugged duals: +5%
    tag axle: +3%
    direct drive: +2.5%
    120psi tire inflation vs 100: +1%
    1200rpm vs 1400rpm: +0.6%
    Remove 320lb: +0.1%
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2014 #33
    DE36535

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    So my wife can't ride with me anymore?? :)
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2014 #34
    truckereddy

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    how can this help? if I go in 12 and run at 1400 its at 54 mph I consider this a hazard I do run 57 or 60
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2014 #35
    truckereddy

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    what wrong with whats under the hood ? I wont air tires it would waste to much time and loose a load a day not worth it. Some one said it and I agree I would like to add change things on my tractor since trailers aren't mine and its not worth investing . I might invest in a fleet air filter any other things?
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2014 #36
    truckereddy

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    Actualy my rate is pretty good fuel is $4 for a gal my fuel expence is 33-36 % of my gross so unless that is cheap from my understanding its avg from my fellow owner ops. The reason I ask about my mpg is I recently started listeing and reading some post around forums and drivers claim these amazing mpg. So if I could cut my fuel cost it would be great, im really happy with my cost to operate but any good business owner is always looking for lower expences.
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2014 #37
    dude6710

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    Do you have a boost gauge? If so drive in 13th at the lowest psi within reason. Probably will be 59-61mph
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2014 #38
    6 Speed

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    Very few expenses do you really have much control over....Maybe your paying yourself too much.....TIC
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2014 #39
    truckereddy

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    yeah I have a boost gauge try to keep in under 8psi and between those mph.
    I guess for the work im doing its good mpg then I was just wanted to make sure I didn't leave any money on the table.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2014 #40
    truckereddy

    truckereddy Bobtail Member

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    lol the reason I want to lower my fuel is to pay my self more lol
     
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