How To Increase Diesel Fuel Mileage On A Diesel Truck | Tips To Improve Fuel Economy & Save Money

What helps my smiles per gallon on my tuned and deleted L5P duramax is leaving it on the 220 hp race tune.

What you recommend on brakes on f350 2012 dully

Buy a Honda lol

i tried but half hour to give me a few pointers is not gonna happen life is too short you need to learn to talk faster and take out the bs

first time listener i have a 2006 f250 6.o I did a complete bullet proof and arp studs big dog heads what else do you recommend too do on my truck for fuel economy? no lead foot here!

Wrapping the manifolds, up pipe, and a turbo blanket Will improve efficiency by keeping the energy in the system all the way through the turbo. In turn reducing the throttle required to travel at any given speed. Even reduces EGT by putting more air in with the 12,000 rpm increase shaft speed across the entire rpm range.
( the 12k bump was a lab test using a turbo blanket only. )

Keep a fuel log. Doing so on my 91.5 will call out a problem with reduced mileage showing up.

So I should spend 30k to get fuel economy.

Excellent presentation thank you for your time posting this information.

amazing video man, thank you for the advice :))

On a '05 F350, used mainly for "home maintenance", and highway driving, what would be an approx. milage to change the fuel filters? [assuming quality fuel is used] Thank you for the Exhalent Tutorials!

I got a second generation 12 valve I had for ever . It's got 215 k or so miles on it ..I had it since 98 . When I bought it I got 16 miles to gallon. Was a dog also. Tried several things then timing . I went to 18 deg in spite of all the negative things I was told . First off it ran a lot better . Mileage went to 21 . Huge difference. . I did the timing myself with a snap on kit . I drive for mileage . I run with my tires aired up . Now that I have done the g56 conversion I think mileage may be a bit better especially around town ..I run 215 injectors with the thin washers . . I don't care about hp . Mine runs good enough. Thanks for your videos

I use to say if you are worried about fuel economy and drive a diesel then get rid of it and drive a gasser. But now being an owner operator hotshot business fuel mileage is a big thing. What I found a big part of fuel economy efficiency is as simple as where you buy your fuel no matter if you drive a diesel or gasser. I found that Chevron, Phillips 66 and Petro are the best and still yet these are not created equal either. Another thing I look for is if the gasser pump has just the 10% stuff or offer 100% fuel. Diesel quality is best when the station offers 100% gasser fuel. Also look at the color of diesel coming out of the nozzle. I’ve noticed that the diesel at most Loves and Flying J and big fueling stations are like a whisky color not green. I also run hotshot secrets fuel additive which helps big time. Just my two cents I’ve found over the years. As soon as my warranty is up on my 2022 Duramax I will be doing some upgrades and tuning which shouldn’t be much longer. Maybe by the end of the year or early next year.

Black diesel/idi

Run waste oil it's free

SCR and NOX sensors. You didn’t mention.

A weight reduction will take you from 16 mpg to 21 mpg. Not talking about the weight you carry. Letting these things breath works wonders.

Hello, you seem to use oil and fuel interchangeably. Please explain

I am very impressed with how Wade presents his thorough understanding of Diesel engines and their complex systems. Watching his many other install videos is very informative and I trust Wade knows a hell of a lot about Diesels. I am pretty sure he could fix the alignment and efficiency of my mother's false teeth, if she could just get an appointment!! :) Almost just kidding (she passed a few years back) But, if I lived anywhere near his shop I would for sure be a customer. I am a new subscriber to the channel and will try to watch all of the videos to learn more !!! Thanks for the great videos !!

What about the exhaust pipes starting at the down pipe

How do you feel about deletes def particularly had had egr cooler replaced , 1 sensor and now I have a def sender error come up 2011 6.7 power stroke nickel and diming me to death well wish it was was nickels and dimes

This video is extremely underrated! Very well put together and informative!

Actually it's been proven in wind tunnel testing and 3D modeling that an empty truck bed with the tail gate up is the most aerodynamic a truck will get. The tailgate and bed create a vortex like ball of air in the bed and actually allows air flow going over the top of the truck to glide over. Removing the tailgate or adding covers and such disrupts that unless it's a camper shell that matches the size and body lines of the cab.

I recently took all the dpf and egr off my 1995 dodge ram didn’t seem to make a difference. ( this is joke I never had it

Get it deleted + 5-7 mpg sometimes close to 10 with a good tune😊

There's only one mis accurate thing in this video. Fast acceleration to speed then laying off is a lot better for mpg that slow starts and slowly getting up to speed

The best is to change gears on your Differential. If you got the horsepower use it to your advantage

I deleted my DPF, and EGR. Got 5 MPG more on my 6.4. Through the tuner, I lowered the low-pressure fuel to #2 got 1 more MPG, and looks like I got rid of the little bit of black smoke that I had on take-off. Stop-and-go traffic can be hard on that. I still lift off just fine.

Im looking into putting a catchcan on. Keeping all that crap out of the engine and off the turbo fins is paramount to longevity. Love to see a video of catchcan installment in a 6.4. Im sure it will requier empting often. But better out than in

As a truck driver, buy the best tire money can buy.

Where are you. Located

The single most important factor in fuel economy is THE DRIVER. I watch videos talking about Ram Heavy Duty Pickups, and seems not one comes close to the mileage we're getting from our bone stock 2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4wd!!
We CONSISTENTLY average 20mpg (between 19.7 and 20.6). That includes frequent trips to and thru town.
How?? Keep your foot off the accelerator! Train yourself to drive like there's an egg between your foot and the pedal! Hold your speed to 55-60 mph.
It really doesn't make you get there much later, but makes SO MUCH difference in mileage!
Our truck is a stock 2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4X4, 6.7 Cummins, and we always carry around 500#'s under a 200# Leer 180 high top camper shell.
It's not quite as good as what we got with our old 2007 3500 with a 5.9, but actually pretty close. We used to get 18 mpg while pulling a 7500# Travel Trailer, with a cabover work camper that was probably 1500#'s and loaded with around 750#'s of tools.
Please be courteous of others who want to go faster, but that's really not as hard as one might think! (Big rig drivers appreciate when you flash your lights to let them know when they're clear to move back into you lane, etc..)
Yeah, I know "I could NEVER slow down!", but another 150 miles from a tank of fuel is significant!!!
30 gallons X 20 mpg (at under 60 mph)= 600 miles
30 Gallons X 15 mpg (at 70 + mph)= 450 miles

Hp + differential gear = tune

Another forgotten item is a/c service, a well serviced a/c sistem will make your truck efficient in the summer time

If only people would stop speeding like dummies they make it tough being a trucker they just HAVE TO HE in front of the truck always me me me mentality

Great video made a lot of sense I had trainings that didn’t cover as much keep em coming

Wade is awesome,
Wade I installed an aurora 3000 and ats intake and exhaust manifold also the ats boost fooler. I definitely felt the difference and pulled my fifth wheel 7500 pds up through mountains. Although, i again started having downshift problems in an automatic 2001 5.9 . The lots of black smoke. I was losing power. Even when im not pulling and climb different grades my truck wants to slow down. Any suggestions? Im buying a new edge tuner to maybe fix over fueling my new turbo? Just learning. Thank you. You are the best!

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FJB

What I found to work the best is buying a prius

Best way to remove all the stupid emissions crap

Wheel bearings, u joints, axle fluids, brakes dragging...things commonly overlooked

That's so funny

Watch a lot of your you tube videos and have a question on my new 2024 ZR2 L5P Duramax 6.6 turbo diesel Bison ! When should I do my first oil change ? 1000 miles or 5000 miles ? And what brand of oil should I use ? Rotella T6 15w -40 , Royal Purple or Mobil 1 full synthetic ?

I have a question. I have '18 ram 3500 dually. 6.7 aiasin 35" mud tires (farm truck) . With all my tools and crap the truck is almost 10k lbs. It's a limited crew cab long bad, so it's already heavy. It's tuned and deleted. I have the 5 position switch. With the 35s spedo and fuel mileage calculator is off about 3mpg. Any tune 1-4, I get 10.Something mpgs, which is about 13 actual. If I run the hot tune, I'm getting 15.Something = over 18mpg. Why? I take good care of it add either Lucas or diesel clean for extra lubricant in the fuel. But why am I getting about 5mpg better with the tuner cranked up?
Thanks

I got worse mileage with #1 diesel over #2 ..So I’ll be relying on my additive thru the cold months verses “premium diesel “.

You’ll see a massive increase in fuel efficiency if you drive downhill wherever you go.

I'll Tell You what To Do That Will Surprise You "" Before You Go To Bed At Night ". Go Top Your Tank Off First "' ' YOU'LL Say To Yourself ' HOW IN THE HELL DID I USE THAT MUCH ⛽ FUEL " '