Heavy Duty Truck News & Events
Peterbilt North American Tour launches the PACCARmx engine
You're invited to the McDevitt Trucks Open House - Thursday, August 26, 2010
McDevitt Trucks Open House and Launch of the Engine and New Peterbilt Model 587 Tractor.
- BBQ Luncheon.
- Discount Coupons for Sales, Parts & Service.
- Peterbilt Factory Personnel will be present to discuss NEW 2010 engines and EPA Reg's.
Click here for more information.
HAS THE PRICE OF FUEL GOT YOU DOWN?
Are you feeling you've lost control to big business and oil-rich nations?
YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Consider driving more conservatively, and being sure your truck is operating as efficiently as possible! If you're getting 4 mpg now, and fuel is $3.50 per gallon, consider the savings you'll realize by increasing your fuel economy by...
If you're currently getting 4.0 mpg, and you're driving 100,000 miles per year, you'll save more than $29,000 in fuel costs by increasing your fuel economy to 6 mpg (if fuel is $3.50 per gallon). Savings will be less if the price of fuel drops, but will increase if the price of fuel rises!
Fuel Saving Tips
Did you know:
- Engine idling can consume upwards of a gallon of fuel per hour.
- Reducing idling time by 30% could improve fuel economy by approximately 0.25 mpg.
- Fuel economy will change approximately 0.1 mpg for every 1 mph speed change above 55 mph.
- In other words, reducing your speed from 70 mph to 65 mph can increase your fuel mileage by approximately 0.5 mpg!
- For example; traveling 250 miles at 65 mph instead of 70, would take only 12 minutes longer but would save approximately 7 gallons of fuel or about $25.00!
- Using cruise control (where highway conditions allow) can improve fuel economy by another 0.3 - 1.0 mpg.
- It is recommended that Valve adjustments (and injector adjustments on overhead cam engines) be done annually to maintain optimum performance and fuel economy.
- A 1° misalignment on one axle could increase fuel consumption by around 5%.
- Tires that are 10 psi under-inflated will result in a 1-1.5% increase in fuel consumption.
- All tires are at their least fuel-efficient when new. As a new tire wears, the rolling resistance decreases and fuel economy improves.
Call today and make an appointment for...
A computerized diagnostic history of your engine: You'll be surprised what you see -- some customers experience up to 60% idle time! Others find an extensive history of driving at 1600-1800 rpm, when manufacturers suggest 1350-1550 rpm! Also, other operating inefficiencies become plainly visible with a quick diagnostic! We'll download a history of your engine and then interpret the results and consult with you about ways to improve fuel economy.
Total time, including download and consultation: approximately 45 minutes.
Computerized diagnostic history: $75
Maximizing your uptime and keeping your truck operating as efficiently as possible are our goals!
Call today and make an appointment for your diagnostic history at any of our 4 locations.
One Mack Ave. Manchester, NH 03103 - 800-370-6225
19 Bridge Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 - 800-268-0065
939 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876 - 800-370-7383
1 Mack Drive, Avon, MA 02322 - 800-955-5800
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