How To Make Your Semi-Truck Fuel Efficient
For the past few years, fuel prices are on a ceaseless
rise. This has been causing a lot of uproar among the truck owners in the country, as many of them are finding it
unaffordable thus, compelling them to leave the industry altogether. If you are
a truck owner, you’ll definitely know the dire consequences faced by the
industry, owing to fuel price hike. There are many ways through which, you can
make your semi-truck fuel efficient.
Let us consider the points below to have a better understanding.
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In order to improve the
fuel efficiency of your truck, you need to know how to manage the speed of the
machine. It has been observed that while looking for some extra money by doing
some extra trips, drivers often drive too fast to reach their destination.
However, instead of earning some extra, you tend to lose more on fuel
consumption. There are normally two ways through which, you can manage the
speed of your truck. Either you voluntarily slow it down or if you are inclined
to speeding, set the ECM of your truck.
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Make sure that you monitor
the tyre pressure of your truck before any trip. As improper tyre pressure
decreases fuel economy, it is important that you do routine checks in regular
intervals.
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Do not put unnecessary
load on your truck. An extra load will increase the total weight of the car and
as a result, the fuel consumption will increase. So, make sure that your truck
carries the right amount of load.
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The engine of your truck
suffers a lot of strain due to rapid acceleration, and thus wastes a good
amount of fuel. Avoid flooring your truck unnecessarily and you will be able to
save a handsome amount of money on fuel.
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Though it may sound
easier, yet we all, at some point of time, may have failed to manage idling
properly. It is an important aspect and you should be very careful. Make sure
that you shut down your engine, if you happen to wait for a longer time at a
traffic signal or jam. This way you’ll be able to save a lot of fuel.
To make your Eicher truck fuel efficient, you need to play a small, yet vital part.
Follow the above steps and you will definitely be able to see the difference in
fuel consumption of your truck.
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