[BanditsCousin]

Thats nothing to write home about. I hauled this super-secret load of ping pong balls one time and got 12mpg. Then the DOT wanted to see my load and they went everywhere. I refused to reload them and got 23mpg deadheading away from the scale!

On a serious note, 9+ is great mileage. That brings your fuel costs to around 50cpm, the same as it was for me about a year and 1/2 ago, when fuel was $2/gal cheaper :x Its amazing how you can save by not getting in it as much.

With fuel costs running in the neighborhood of 85cpm, you're giving yourself a 35cpm mile raise by going slower (and hauling lighter loads doesn't hurt). In layman's terms, a $350 raise for every 1000 miles. I'll PM my addres so we can split the savings. I take certified checks 8)

[allan5oh]

Originally Posted by rottne

allan is your MPG in Canadian gallons or U.S.?

US gallons.

[allan5oh]

Originally Posted by BanditsCousin

Thats nothing to write home about. I hauled this super-secret load of ping pong balls one time and got 12mpg. Then the DOT wanted to see my load and they went everywhere. I refused to reload them and got 23mpg deadheading away from the scale!

LMAO.

[b00m]

Originally Posted by Doghouse

I can beat that!!
Now that I have the new and improved Turbine 4000 FPOS, I am getting almost 37.5mpg 8)

IS that a new hybrid that we don't know about???

[marylandkw]

Originally Posted by allan5oh

I wrapped up the exhaust manifold, definitely noticed an increase doing that. I should get pictures

I have never even thought of doing that and now I feel foolish. Would love to see some pictures and of course always welcome advice on improving MPG. I am still at 7.5mpg day in and day out and would love to improve that.

[solo379]

Originally Posted by Drew10

At 65, its turning about 1450rpm.

It's way too much for Acert, 13-1325rpm, would be your best bet...

[beemermcr]

I have a 98 VN610 - same heavy nose issue resulting in a large gap - can you let me know where you got your fairing extensions - I have not been able to find them!
TIA!
Paul

[tracer]

Originally Posted by allan5oh

No problem drew:

Truck is a 1999 Volvo VNL770
425 Volvo engine
13 speed eaton
3.73 rears
Michelin XZA3 24.5 low profile steer tires
Michelin XDN2 24.5 low profile drive tires (terrible!)

All tires are run at 105 psi

I run full synthetic everywhere:

Esso XD-3 0w30 in the engine
Chevron Delo 50 in the tranny
Petro-Canada 75w90 in the rears

I wrapped up the exhaust manifold, definitely noticed an increase doing that. I should get pictures

Other things? Well I try to run a tight air gap, but it's very hard with these heavy nose trucks. I have aftermarket extenders like swift trucks do.

I also run 58 mph. 1300 rpms. Very gutless on the hills.

1% idling

What I'd do to improve fuel mileage if I had a truck like this: 1) 0 idling 2) rerate engine for more horsepower; 3) switch to 22.5 low pro tires (your RPM will increase and the truck will pull better at slow speed).

[allan5oh]

Originally Posted by beemermcr

I have a 98 VN610 - same heavy nose issue resulting in a large gap - can you let me know where you got your fairing extensions - I have not been able to find them!
TIA!
Paul

I bought them from nuss group volvo in roseville minnesota. I'll get you part #'s when I can. They said they always have them in stock.

[allan5oh]

Originally Posted by tracer

What I'd do to improve fuel mileage if I had a truck like this: 1) 0 idling 2) rerate engine for more horsepower; 3) switch to 22.5 low pro tires (your RPM will increase and the truck will pull better at slow speed).

I plan on running either wide based singles or XDA energy tires in the future.