So how fast do you guys run?
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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It's important to factor your ratio, tire size and torque curve. My old Werner FL classic does best at 64-66 mph for fuel mileage. I just get up a little earlier and keep the left door shut and I'm parked for the night b4 the truck stop fills up...usually. It is set wide open, but I rarely go over 70. I would rather have the extra money than get there 1 hour sooner.
#14
My truck is governed at 80. Most of the time run about 72 depends where I'm at. Usaly getting between 6.8 to 7.8 mpg.
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#15
Originally Posted by Collard Greens
My truck is governed at 80. Most of the time run about 72 depends where I'm at. Usaly getting between 6.8 to 7.8 mpg.
You either running about empty, or always on a flats, no traffic, and wind is always coming from the tale? Tell me i'm wrong :P One more option, you've miscalculate your fuel mileage. :roll:
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#16
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Granite City, Il
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Originally Posted by solo379
Originally Posted by Collard Greens
My truck is governed at 80. Most of the time run about 72 depends where I'm at. Usaly getting between 6.8 to 7.8 mpg.
You either running about empty, or always on a flats, no traffic, and wind is always coming from the tale? Tell me i'm wrong :P One more option, you've miscalculate your fuel mileage. :roll:
#17
depends, i rarely go over the speed limit by more than 5 mph. On a side note, where are you guies usualy. eather most of you are fibbing or I never see you all on the road, most ppl fly past me like I'm standing still, even at 66
#18
Originally Posted by geeshock
depends, i rarely go over the speed limit by more than 5 mph. On a side note, where are you guies usualy. eather most of you are fibbing or I never see you all on the road, most ppl fly past me like I'm standing still, even at 66
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