bbt Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 HI I HAVE A MACK 460 VISION,THE MPG IS 4,5.DOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW I CAN GET BETTER FUEL MILEAGE? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 got anymore info what are you pulling, pre egr? other specs of the truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-51119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Typing in all caps creates more drag-lowers mileage...Kidding.. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-51124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Typing in all caps creates more drag-lowers mileage...Kidding..Operating the truck at anything above curb idle significantly increases fuel consumption from my observations.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-51126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilo6 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 hi boyko i have a cxn613 13 spd and 3.86 rears with an AC427 hp motor tractor otr with a 53 van. not the best fuel mileage from this yet, i get approx 6mpg average for the month. i do notice mpg has risen with outside temp rise. i usually drive about 63 mph. i will be interested to see what the pros say about mpg here as i feel this is an area that will be more relevant in the coming months. This also has a bearing on mack otr sales. i wonder how is the 2010 pinnacle doing mpg wise??. By the way i love my mack it is so much more solid than my old century, no comparison. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-51127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Where's Bigen? He can tell you alot about the 460 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-51134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
drg Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hi I have a 2007 CHN with a 460 18 spd trans 370 rears on 22.5 rubber. I pull a 53 ft tri axle cattle liner grossing out at 101000 pounds average about 5.5 Forgot to mention I drive about 63 mph Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-51158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I have an 04 Vision with 460 that gets 5.8 to 6.2 grossed out at 79,500 to 80,000 and abiding by speed limits. If I run above 1500-1550 rpm it drops down to 5 mpg or less. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-51183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjohnson1781 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Hi I have a 2007 CHN with a 460 18 spd trans 370 rears on 22.5 rubber. I pull a 53 ft tri axle cattle liner grossing out at 101000 pounds average about 5.5 Forgot to mention I drive about 63 mphI am driving a Granite with a 460 18 SP 2007 model.Flat ground pulling 80,000 to 86,000 getting about 4.5 MPG.Truck pulls good one time and some times like a 238 Detroit.No low end tourqe like the old Mack engines. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-54287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 hey i got a 00 ch with 355/380 and i average about 6 mpg running from jersey to rhode island every day Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-54381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Operating the truck at anything above curb idle significantly increases fuel consumption from my observations.RobYes I'm still here. If my memory serves me correct, Rob should not be giving advice on anything fuel related as he forgets to put fuel in. Seriously though, start with the stupid stuff like air filters,clean injectors,and possibly a better exhaust. Anything that helps the engine breath will benefit. I have found out with my car that if it stays under 70mph the milage goes up a lot on the highway. it may be something that simple that gains a noticeable amount. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-54769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 HI I HAVE A MACK 460 VISION,THE MPG IS 4,5.DOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW I CAN GET BETTER FUEL MILEAGE?You should be able to do much better than that,i also run a 01' CX-613,E-7 460, i get considerably better mpg's but, the freight i haul is relatively lightweight. you did'nt mention what you haul,weight ,areas traveled etc. there are many things you can do to improve mpg, but as already stated, start with the basics.......mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-54783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 im waiting for more info before i put in my 2 cents.right foot can affect mpg more than anything. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-54786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 i was running produce from Philly to Brooklyn every day for a while and my fuel milage was right about in th mid 4's with all the stopping and going. now i run more into Pa or up into Mass and i do much better than that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-54787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 i was running produce from Philly to Brooklyn every day for a while and my fuel milage was right about in th mid 4's with all the stopping and going. now i run more into Pa or up into Mass and i do much better than that.Hunts point? my dad ran produce out of vineland for years, was doing just that right before he passed......mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13012-mpg/#findComment-54802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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