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Turning up a Detroit, help or hinder?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Higgy, Dec 11, 2011.

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  1. Feb 8, 2012 #101
    snowwy

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    yeah, but what are you getting now compared to before.

    it's 2800 for my isx. even amazon sells it for that price.
     
    snowwy, Feb 8, 2012
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  3. May 31, 2012 #102
    Higgy

    Higgy Light Load Member

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    Hi everyone. It's been quite a while since I've given you an update.
    So far so good. It still uses oil, about a gallon between services. I was told that is normal. ( I didn't bother to tell them I would expect nothing less from a Detroit. At least not from my experience.) As far as the mileage goes, it's been 25,000 now and I average any where between 5.2 and my best was 5.8. I did get a delta P update, I service every 10,000 mi. and that's about it. I was told by Detroit in Gary,IN that I might continue to get better mileage up to 100,000 miles. After that, it is what it is. But I'm happy, I now get at least what I use to with the old gummer.
    I hope all are doing well. I have been doing great( freight wise) even made enough to do a little sprucing up around the house.
    Have a great and safe summer, and I'll keep you posted as things occure. hugs
     
    Higgy, May 31, 2012
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  4. Jul 8, 2012 #103
    bubbanbrenda

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    Higgy, stay out of dealers and factory shops. I'm in the Dayton-Cincy area,ALL of the repairs I can't do myself go to Mainland Diesel Corp.They are @ exit 175 on I-71-75 just south of Cincinnati top shelf work @ a fair price.Before I found them I bobtailed to Hunter Peterbilt in Erie,Pa. Just my 0.02
     
    bubbanbrenda, Jul 8, 2012
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  5. Jul 8, 2012 #104
    MNdriver

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    I am gonna dead thread this....


    If you are focused on the purchase price of a $2800 tuner and not seeing the $10,000 fuel savings by the increased fuel efficiency, You are focused on the wrong thing.
     
    MNdriver, Jul 8, 2012
    MNdriver, Jul 8, 2012
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  7. Jul 8, 2012 #105
    milskired

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    Did you miss the Company truck part? If I had my own it would be tuned no doubt in my mind.
     
    milskired, Jul 8, 2012
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  8. Jul 8, 2012 #106
    MNdriver

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    I didn't catch the company truck part.

    I wouldn't buy one for them to benefit from either.
     
    MNdriver, Jul 8, 2012
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  9. Jul 8, 2012 #107
    WCM

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    Thats the reason i sold mine.. Same set up getting 5.2....
     
    WCM, Jul 8, 2012
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  10. Jul 8, 2012 #108
    milskired

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    which setup?
     
    milskired, Jul 8, 2012
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  11. Sep 18, 2014 #109
    serozhah

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    there is 5% difference in fuel mpg between 11r22.5 and low pro 22.5. 11r22.5 are not good for mpg or total weight. http://www.conti-online.com/generat...neraluniversity/tire_talk/low_profile_en.html
     
    serozhah, Sep 18, 2014
    serozhah, Sep 18, 2014
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  12. Sep 18, 2014 #110
    SL3406

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    SL3406, Sep 18, 2014
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