Spoke to a O/O of 23yrs, he had an outspoken opinion regarding years than model. why?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Migueljs16, Dec 13, 2012.

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Dec 30, 2012 #41

Les2 Road Train Member

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kicked back in my lazyboy...

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rockyroad74 said: ↑

It's not about being old fashioned. The pre-03 engines are proven, reliable engines that run very well. They don't suffer from horrible throttle response, they pull stronger, and best of all cost less to operate overall, fuel mileage included. My 99 Cat 3406E (1LW series) has an overall average of 6.1 at an overall average speed of 62 mph. I keep track on "fuel gauges" website. I've been driving 55mph on my current load and topped off today, my mileage so far for this trip is 7.16 mpg, with a gross of 50000lbs. My fuel mileage range for this year is 4.8 to 8.5. Most fleet trucks are averaging a little better than me only because of aerodynamics -- I'm driving a Pete 379! If it was cheaper to run a new truck, I would.
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My cousin put the 800hp marine cam in his 1LW and it made the truck run better and his fuel mileage went up. Maybe something to consider.

Les2, Dec 30, 2012

Les2, Dec 30, 2012

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