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Reduced fuel consumption in class 8 trucks

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by psalla689, Feb 25, 2017.

  1. Feb 25, 2017 #1
    psalla689

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    Hi all, is anybody familiar with or uses any kind of aftermarket devices to improve fuel mileage of Class 8 trucks? Reviews if any?
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2017 #2
    gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Put an egg under the fuel pedal. If you break it you lose.

    Side skirts will get you .25 to .4 mpg gain.

    Easier to control cost per gallon and driving habit rather than invest in what mostly is snake oil. As cost per gallon rises so should number at the top to offset cost per gallon.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2017 #3
    jlafume

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    Lmfao
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2017 #4
    ibcalm19

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    I think if you use an aftermarket driver. You can in increase you fuel mileage by 5 miles go with the American version
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2017 #5
    dustinbrock

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    Best mpg gains

    Low rolling resistance tires

    Driving habits as already mentioned

    Synthetic fluids in rears, hubs and tranny

    Tires are the biggest, when I switch from my summer to winter rubber.... I lose $100 a day. I haul heavy and use alot of fuel though.
     
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