poor mpg no codes

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  1. godgunscountry

    godgunscountry Bobtail Member

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    2009 volvo with Cummings isx 480k miles. The truck was getting 5 mph. Noticed two exhaust leaks and fixed them. After fixing it the next 2000 mi It got 7 mph. Next trip its avg 5.3. Truck runs good. No power problems. No codes. Question should I change the fuel regulators? Any other suggestions? Ive read the isx threads and seems like most the issues with poor mpg are connected with other problems. All injectors test good. Turbo test good. Cou ld I be gett ing air in the fuel only periodically? Every once in a while while ideling the truck will flutter just a little but not often. Any thoughts would be appriciated.
     
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  3. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Bad mpg no codes. . Heavy foot? How fast do you drive ?my 08 780 @75mph was about 5.3 5.7mpg depending on load of course and how consistent I was @70mph average 5.6. I don't know many volvos that get decent fuel milage besides the new I shift tend to be really good at 70mph but good gears
     
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    dirthaller Road Train Member

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    Read CM871 Technical discussion thread.......just type key words......in.this forum!
     
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