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Old 02-17-2012, 12:34 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by slowmover View Post
Dave, is there a point along the temp chart where changes are made in how the truck is operated? I got you about frost and daylight, and want to be sure I get it about any other changes (since I wind up trying what you've tried, but have no "elbow rest" of daily commutes to back my considerations). The close relationship of temp and mpg, gas or diesel, is really impressive
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I made a few small changes (full radiator block & oil pan heaters 10 days in, slight route change after day 20, & lower grille block at day 40). It's always hard to tell exactly what impact those mods had, but my opinion is that the temperature change was the most significant thing. Of course, there's always differences in traffic, how I catch red lights, rain, snow, etc. as well.
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