What fuel Milage are you getting in VOLVO VNL 860

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  1. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    So what kind of fuel milage are you getting with it? Also what RAR and Motor set up with HP are you running. Have you done anything extra to the engine like adding a Air Dog or running anything like Hotshots.
     
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  3. scoobertdoo

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    LMAO

    Air dog and hotshot don't increase mpg. They just seperate fools from their money.

    Want more mpg? Slow down.

    All areo semis get 6-8 mpg depending on load and terrain.
     
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    I did not sit in 860 yet but rented a new T680 with X15 in it for a few days - which 860s may be also equipped with, and was impressed with the mpg in the neighborhood of 8.00 mpg in the summer time. That's at least 1.5-2.0 mpg better from my ISX. At the price of $4.50 - $5.00 per gallon, the fuel mileage starts to really matter.
     
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  5. Long FLD

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    The guys spec’ing trucks to run below 1000 rpm (mostly Mack and Volvo guys) have seen benefits from the Air Dog.
     
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  6. Siinman

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    So you have tried both? That all areos is a very generic answer and not needed as I wanted info on just VNL 860 with what set up they have. Thanks
     
  7. Siinman

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    Yep I have heard it as well but not personally done something. As the reason I asked about it. Looking for more first hand experience to get more knowledge.
     
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    Have my new truck coming soon and hoping for the better fuel milage. Did not spec it perfect for fuel but should see better than my current set up.
     
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  9. Long FLD

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    Are you on Instagram? If you are you could look up hellbenthagan, he’s running Mack’s and has them set up to where they’re getting 9’s and pushing 10 mpg with drivers in them. He’s pretty knowledgeable when it comes to setting up the Volvo / Mack power train.
     
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    I will check him out. I have it but never use it.
     
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    He’d be a good one to ask about the Air Dog too. He runs it on his trucks.
     
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    Just found him on Facebook so will see if I can get some info from him. Thanks
     
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