I have been using a progressive propane injection system on my 550 CAT for a little over 3 months now . I was getting about 5.5 to 6 depending on my haul etc, and now consistently see 7 to sometimes 8 (again depending on my load and right foot) I was apprehensive about the claims of a 2mpg increase, but for me it is very close. The power gain is impressive too.
So many guys I talk to have never heard of it that it got me to wondering if anyone else is using this system or another like it and is it working for them??
I would think.......it could help alot of us who are struggling with the price of go juice.
I like that there is an icon just for me:smt029
Propane for fuel mileage
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by roadking1474, Jan 29, 2007.
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It must be becoming a popular alternative fuel. :smt023 This is not a real conversion because the truck is never running on propane itself. Always running on #2. It uses propane,to squeeze more mileage and power out of the diesel fuel thats already there by burning it more completely?? I also notice a little less black smoke at times
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This kit is variable so unless I'm pulling a lot of boost, it doesn't use much........my tank is around 40 gallons and lasts around 1500 miles. I have the tank mounted on the headache rack......nice custom brackets, but they had some side mount ones too. Flying J's and the like are cheap for propane. I am seeing a reduced cost per mile........since running it....that's why I wondered why more people didnt use it or know about it. I will try and get some real numbers down for the next run and report back, but I know it's good.
www.prodieseltech.com , you can see the tank set up.
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