Maximizing your Fuel!

Today, I would like to blog about the cost of fuel, and how to maximize your fuel mileage.

There are many factors that contribute to your fuel mileage and consumption.

I believe there is a difference between consumption and mileage.

First lets talk about consumption. Your truck will consume alot of fuel when you are loading, unloading, idling, and slowing down and getting back up to speed in traffic, as well as getting on and off the scales.

There are several ways to minimize your fuel consumption during when operating your truck.
Do as little idling as possible. When you are idling the average truck consumes 9/10 of a gallon of fuel an hour. At today's fuel prices, this can add up to be quite a bit of money.
When loading and unloading, use your electric backup pto, if you have one.

There are several pieces of equipment you can add to your truck to help your fuel mileage as well.
Generators have come along way in reliability, and size. They will provide heat, and air conditioning for the drivers comfort, and enable you to KEEP YOUR ENGINE OFF, when you are not driving. A generator burns 1/10 of a gallon an hour.

Purchase a Prepass transponder for your truck. This little gizmo lets you get weighed while approaching a scale, and signals you in the truck If you are within the proper weight limits, you will get a green light on the transponder, and you can bypass the scales. Your truck burns extra fuel when coming back up to speed when leaving the scale house.

Lets talk about fuel mileage. You should drive between 65 and 70 mph, as much as possible.
Most trucks get the best mileage at a consistent, but not to fast of a speed.
If you own a fleet of trucks, set the governors, so your drivers are not out on the road driving with their foot to the floor.

Make sure your TIRE PRESSURE is correct, this makes a hugh difference in fuel mileage, and keeps the tires wearing much more evenly.

Always do your schedules maintenance on time. Valve adjustments, services, injector cleanings using an additive can make a hugh difference in your fuel mileage.

I hope this blog helps with operating your truck when it comes to fuel consumption, and mileage.
Fuel is one of your biggest expenses, if not your biggest expense.

If you would like some information on generators, and Prepass, please email me and I will be glad to assist you.

Robert Edelstein

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