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My 2018 cascadia is using too much fuel?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Momcilo, Dec 18, 2017.

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  1. Dec 18, 2017 #1
    Momcilo

    Momcilo Bobtail Member

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    Hi there
    I just got this truck a month ago I can't get more than 5mpg even empty. Everything seems to work my rpm is ok, anybody have any ideas?
    Thanks
    Moe
     
    Momcilo, Dec 18, 2017
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  3. Dec 18, 2017 #2
    Bakerman

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    Don't push so hard on the skinny pedal.
     
    Bakerman, Dec 18, 2017
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  4. Dec 18, 2017 #3
    Momcilo

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    Lol it's not that. I've been driving Cascadias for years never had the fuel issue. Just thought someone might have an idea what could be wrong? I am waiting to get it to the dealership.
     
    Momcilo, Dec 18, 2017
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  5. Dec 18, 2017 #4
    Bakerman

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    What engine? I hear guys claiming 8 plus mpg.
     
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  7. Dec 18, 2017 #5
    Bakerman

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    Check easy stuff first, CAC for leaks, EGR valve working properly and turbo. Anything else, take it back to the dealer and have them hook a computer up to it to diagnose the problem.
     
    Bakerman, Dec 18, 2017
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  8. Dec 18, 2017 #6
    pmdriver

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    Or are you pushing into the wind all the time now? That evil breeze can have some bad things going on.
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2017 #7
    scythe08

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    Isnt this like the 3 rd story on here about new Freightliners getting horrible mpg?
     
    scythe08, Dec 18, 2017
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  10. Dec 18, 2017 #8
    NavigatorWife

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    If it is just a month old, it is not broke in yet. Are you speed limited, if not drive as you usually would on the highway.

    And so true about the wind and hills.
     
    NavigatorWife, Dec 18, 2017
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  11. Dec 18, 2017 #9
    Brandt

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    My 2017 is at 7.97MPG it was in the low 7s when new. DD13, DT12 transmission and sunper singles and 6x2 truck
     
    Brandt, Dec 18, 2017
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