Fuel Saving Tips
Slow down, tighten up, shut it down and keep the tires inflated. These are four important ways to help you cut down on your diesel consumption when you’re out on the open roads. With the typical summer spike in fuel prices, these tips might help you save a few bucks:
• Reducing your speed translates into burning less diesel. Cutting down from a top speed of 70 mph to 60 mph means it will take you a little longer to arrive at your destination but your tank of diesel will last about one fifth longer, experts say.
• Keeping your trailer close to your cab cuts down on drag. Experts say that for every inch greater than 30 separating the trailer from the truck, your fuel mileage will decrease by one tenth of a mile per gallon. The more aerodynamic your truck, the better your mileage will be.
• Using a heater instead of keeping your trailer running on diesel when you are resting during cold weather will save you plenty of fuel and helps the environment.
• Tire inflation – keeping your tires properly inflated to the manufacturers’ specifications is critical to maximizing fuel savings.
• The unknowns-until-you-try-them: oil additives and other fuel-saving gadgets.
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