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GMAN 10-19-2008 02:58 AM

Stowers Caterpillar on hwy 153 in Chattanooga has always been fair with me.

GMAN 10-19-2008 03:00 AM

I just thought of something, Fredog. When you check your fuel mileage to you rely on the computer or odometer?

Heavy Duty 10-19-2008 05:59 AM


Originally Posted by Fredog (Post 418716)
well, my truck seems to have settled on about 5.3 miles to a gallon, it doesnt matter if I go 55 or 65 or 75, it gets about the same. Any suggestons on what I might do? I know I need to get it put on a computer but other than that, what should I do?
it's a C-15 cat says 435 on the tag, but I dont know if it's been turned up. has 13 speed and 3.55 rears.

Check the charge air cooler, if mileage doesn't improve at slower speeds it is probably leaking. Higher RPM's help it overcome the leakage. Cheap to check, I would do it first.

Fredog 10-19-2008 06:32 AM


Originally Posted by GMAN (Post 418849)
I just thought of something, Fredog. When you check your fuel mileage to you rely on the computer or odometer?

strictly by the odometer

Triple Digit Bob 10-19-2008 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by Heavy Duty (Post 418873)
Check the charge air cooler, if mileage doesn't improve at slower speeds it is probably leaking. Higher RPM's help it overcome the leakage. Cheap to check, I would do it first.



I try that with my truck. Still no work.

Kranky 10-19-2008 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by Heavy Duty (Post 418873)
Check the charge air cooler

I'll second that.

solo379 10-19-2008 02:34 PM


Originally Posted by Kranky (Post 418889)
I'll second that.

Yes, that where I'd start too....


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