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Old 07-18-2008, 11:32 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Re: super singles

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Originally Posted by mjolnir131 View Post
when i run at 55 my MPG is around 8.4 when i'm running at 63-64 it's almost 11.how is your truck set up that it's that diffent i am running an 08 freightliner "C" truck 6 tires(two axels) it has mersadies benz power plant and when i get below 60 MPHs you can just watch the MPG drop

in truth 45-55 mph is when i get my worst milage
Likely has a lot to do with how your truck is geared and what transmission you have. If you keep the rpm in the 1100 to 1500 range slower will always get better fuel economy its just an aerodynamic fact. Team C definitely knows how to get the most from every drop of fuel!
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