CR England Girl

Here are some tips from a truck driver on how to get better fuel economy-

These tips are designed to help you burn less fuel so you can keep more money in your pocket.

1. Start by Limiting Your Speed:
   Every 5 miles per hour you slow down will give you an extra ½ mile per gallon. Set your cruise around sixty instead of 65 and you’ll see a savings.
2. Stay on the “Paid Route”:
   Staying on the route your expected to use assures you that you get paid for all the miles you drive. Think twice before taking that detour for personal reasons and you’ll drive fewer non-paid miles.
3. Balanced RPM Management:
   Maintaining good smooth acceleration and smooth deceleration will keep you under 1800 RPM. The fewer miles you drive at higher RPM’s the better mileage you will get. Higher RPM’s burn fuel faster.
4. Idle reductions:
   Ignore that old wives tail that says starting and stopping the engine burns more fuel than idling and you will save some serious money. It is just an old wives tail. If your not going to be driving, shut the truck down.
5. Don’t Forget Regular Maintenance:
   A well-maintained tractor burns less fuel so keep up on your maintenance. Regular tire pressure checks and air filter checks will keep your equipment running efficiently. Poor tire pressure and air filters can create poor fuel economy quickly.

With much greater load pressure, sidewall stress, and friction running up and down the highway, truck tires need far more attention and maintenance than those on a regular passenger vehicle.  Follow these tire maintenance tips to ensure your tires keep running in tip-top shape.

• Check the air pressure of each tire every day before you start driving, when the tires are cool.
• Keep an eye out for irregular wear on the tread and strange bumps that could be caused by foreign objects or air infiltration.
• When tires are not in use, store them in a cool, dry place to avoid damage or expedited aging.
• Wash your tires frequently to help prevent deterioration of the tires.
• Don’t mix and match tires; use tires that have the same type of tread and that are closely matching in circumference.
• Check with the manufacturer of the tires to determine what the precise air pressure should be (it should also provide information regarding what the weight of the vehicle and load should be under the recommended air pressure).