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HOW DOES THIS COURSE WORK?
Before you start…
This course was designed to be used at your own pace. Some
people read in a different way or at a different speed from others.
For this reason, the program has been set up so that you click your
computer’s mouse in order to advance to each screen. The rest of
the info on each screen will come up on its own.
Click your mouse to:
Go ahead to the next slide at a speed that is comfortable for you.
Reveal questions and answers on the quizzes* (*does not apply - demo).
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If you like, you can also move through the course by using:
▪ your space bar
▪ the ‘page down’ and ‘page up’ keys
▪ the directional arrows on your computer’s keyboard
instead of clicking your mouse to move through the screens.
Click now…

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If, as you work through the course, you would like to view the
previous screen, click on the Back button at the bottom of your
screen. If you would like to advance to the next screen at any time,
click on the Forward button at the bottom.
Back button Forward button

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Remember not to click to the next screen too quickly,
since there may be elements on the screen you are on that
are yet to be revealed…
You can always go back by using the button at the bottom
of each screen, your “page up” button, or your left
directional arrow.

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Our Glossary of Terms:
This is just a demo course, and so has a very simple Glossary
system. If you see a term on a screen that comes with the option
for you to check its meaning in the Glossary, then by all means,
try it!
Simply click on the term you would like to learn. This will take
you to the Glossary, where the meaning of that term is waiting.
Read the meaning, and then when you are done, click back on
that term in the Glossary to take you right back to where you
were in the course. So easy!
1. Click on the term
2. Check it in the Glossary
3. Click on it in the Glossary; then
4. Back to where you were

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Now you are ready – just click when you are ready to leave
each screen and move onto the next!

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By proceeding from here, you accept that…
This guide was designed to provide accurate and authoritative information related to
the operation of vehicles in fuel efficient ways. It is not intended to provide legal,
accounting or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is
required, a professional person should be consulted.
Information contained herein has been obtained by Coastal Training Consultants Ltd.
from sources believed to be reliable. However, Coastal Training Consultants Ltd. does
not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of any information contained
herein and is not responsible for any results of the use of this information. Coastal
Training Consultants Ltd. shall not be held liable to any degree for any loss or injury
as a result of the use of this publication.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any
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How to Become a Fuel Miser
Are you the operator of a heavy vehicle?
Are you the operator of a heavy vehicle?
Following are some ideas on how you can reduce your
Following are some ideas on how you can reduce your
fuel consumption and save some money.
fuel consumption and save some money.
In addition, you might just become a safer driver and you
In addition, you might just become a safer driver and you
might reduce wear on your vehicle parts, too.
might reduce wear on your vehicle parts, too.
And…think about the positive impact that you and all
And…think about the positive impact that you and all
professional drivers can have on our environment, simply
professional drivers can have on our environment, simply
by reducing some fuel usage!
by reducing some fuel usage!
What is a Fuel Miser?

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Fuel Prices, February 20 2009…
Per litre Gasoline Diesel
Vancouver 98.1 87.8
Calgary 83.9 82.2
Winnipeg 86.7 84.9
Toronto 83.2 86.6
Halifax 86.6 90.0
National Avg. 87.7 86.3

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We are all aware of how much fuel prices are increasing.

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Why are increasing fuel costs an issue?
Why are increasing fuel costs an issue?
1. Diesel is usually a trucking company’s
1. Diesel is usually a trucking company’s
second-highest expense.
second-highest expense.
2. If you are an owner-operator, it is your
2. If you are an owner-operator, it is your
highest cost!
highest cost!
3. Over the last few years, the cost of fuel
3. Over the last few years, the cost of fuel
has eaten into already-thin profit margins.
has eaten into already-thin profit margins.
The cost of fuel uses up budgets.
The cost of fuel uses up budgets.
What are profit margins?

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We do not know what will happen in future with fuel prices.
We do not know what will happen in future with fuel prices.
They are not likely to go back down to what they used to be.
They are not likely to go back down to what they used to be.
Most of us are discouraged by the thought that prices may go
Most of us are discouraged by the thought that prices may go
up even more in the near future!
up even more in the near future!
What can you do?

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Following are some ideas and some techniques that you as
Following are some ideas and some techniques that you as
a driver can use to maximize yours and/or your employers’
a driver can use to maximize yours and/or your employers’
fuel dollars…
fuel dollars…

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INTRODUCTION:
We are all aware of how much truck driving has changed over
the last few years:
Trucks are more powerful than ever
Trucks are moving more essential goods than ever
Trucks are pulling more weight than ever
What are essential goods?

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Trucks’ designs have changed a great deal
Trucks run on computer programs
Trucks are being operated in ever-challenging driving
environments

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The basic concept of trucking, however, has not changed…
Many of the things that we use as a
society get to us by truck!

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Truck drivers have always had the challenges of:
Keeping their trucks running
Getting their goods to their destinations in
good shape and in a reasonable timeframe
Making some money!

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Some History…

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In the early days of trucks, the only way for
In the early days of trucks, the only way for
the driver to get power was to put the fuel
the driver to get power was to put the fuel
pedal to the floor all of the time.
pedal to the floor all of the time.

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In the 1930’s there arose a demand for drivers to carry large
In the 1930’s there arose a demand for drivers to carry large
loads. Things got tough!
loads. Things got tough!
▪ The trucks’ braking systems were very basic.
▪ The trucks’ braking systems were very basic.
▪ Hills were difficult to climb and to brake on!
▪ Hills were difficult to climb and to brake on!
▪ Trailers arrived, trailers which relied on their trucks
▪ Trailers arrived, trailers which relied on their trucks
for power and for braking.
for power and for braking.
Saving fuel was not an issue –
powering that load was!

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The 1930’s also saw the arrival of multi-
The 1930’s also saw the arrival of multi-
speed transmissions. In those days a multi-
speed transmissions. In those days a multi-
speed transmission was a system that was
speed transmission was a system that was
made up of more than one transmission!
made up of more than one transmission!
With this equipment, the driver had to
With this equipment, the driver had to
concentrate on making his shifts, using 2
concentrate on making his shifts, using 2
gear shift levers at one time. This was very
gear shift levers at one time. This was very
demanding, physically and mentally.
demanding, physically and mentally.
As a result…the driver’s easiest way to drive was to
keep the accelerator to the floor, so that he did not
have to shift gears as frequently!

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Now things are different!

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Since those old days, things have had to
Since those old days, things have had to
change!
change!
 Truck designs have evolved
 Truck designs have evolved
over time. Driver comfort is
over time. Driver comfort is
now a very important issue.
now a very important issue.
 Drivers have had to learn
 Drivers have had to learn
more about the actual
more about the actual
operation of their trucks.
operation of their trucks.
 The environment has become
 The environment has become
an issue.
an issue.
 Fuel costs have become
 Fuel costs have become
significant.
significant.

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Modern Vehicles
Modern Vehicles
Companies, organizations, and drivers are selecting their
Companies, organizations, and drivers are selecting their
vehicles so that they are appropriate for specific operations.
vehicles so that they are appropriate for specific operations.
Vehicles are purchased for:
Vehicles are purchased for:
▪
▪ Size
Size
▪
▪ Speed
Speed
▪
▪ Gear ratio
Gear ratio
▪
▪ Power
Power
▪
▪ Comfort
Comfort
▪
▪ Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
▪
▪ Visibility
Visibility
▪
▪ Economy
Economy
▪
▪ Handling characteristics
Handling characteristics
What is the gear ratio?

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You should always have the
You should always have the
right vehicle for your task.
right vehicle for your task.
 Do you use the vehicle in
 Do you use the vehicle in
city environments?
city environments?
 Are you on the highway
 Are you on the highway
most of the time?
most of the time?
You do not need a large, high-  What is your region like?
 What is your region like?
powered truck for in-city use, but
Cold? Hilly? Hot?
Cold? Hilly? Hot?
you may require a more powerful
truck if you are highway hauling.

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What specifically do you need to do
to help save money?

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1. DRIVE AN AERODYNAMIC VEHICLE.
A vehicle is aerodynamic when it is
A vehicle is aerodynamic when it is
▪▪ Lighter and ‘sleeker’ in design
Lighter and ‘sleeker’ in design
▪▪ Able to reduce rolling resistance*
Able to reduce rolling resistance*
▪▪ Able to reduce wind resistance
Able to reduce wind resistance
*Rolling resistance: the vehicle has to push the
tires
along the pavement – this burns more fuel.

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Aerodynamic
Not Aerodynamic
An aerodynamic vehicle will save fuel.
It moves through the air more easily, so
does not burn as much diesel!

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There are features which make a vehicle more aerodynamic:
There are features which make a vehicle more aerodynamic:
▪ a conventional style
▪ a conventional style ▪ wind deflectors
▪ wind deflectors
▪ a short grill
▪ a short grill ▪ ventilated disc wheels
▪ ventilated disc wheels
▪ closed-in fuel tanks
▪ closed-in fuel tanks ▪ flow-through
▪ flow-through
ventilation
ventilation
▪ low profile radial tires
▪ low profile radial tires ▪ fibreglass construction
▪ fibreglass construction
▪ an aluminum frame
▪ an aluminum frame ▪ 2-piece tapered
▪ 2-piece tapered
windows
windows
If you are not in the market for a new or
new-to-you vehicle, consider making some
modifications to your existing truck to
make it more aerodynamic.
What is a conventional style?

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Think about things you might be able to do to make your
existing vehicle more aerodynamic:
Why not add a fairing
like this one?
What is a Fairing?

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Reducing aerodynamic drag or resistance by
10% can increase your miles per gallon by 5%!
*In BC, many devices are
now exempt from PST
if purchased to increase
the aerodynamics of a
commercial vehicle over
500 kg.
What is aerodynamic drag?

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2. COMPLETE A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION.
Safety and efficiency start with your pre-trip inspection, so
Safety and efficiency start with your pre-trip inspection, so
your vehicle must be safe before you go out on the road.
your vehicle must be safe before you go out on the road.
Many things that you may find wrong during your pre-trip can
Many things that you may find wrong during your pre-trip can
be the cause of you using up extra fuel:
be the cause of you using up extra fuel:
 Low tire pressure
 Low tire pressure  Worn belts
 Worn belts
 Leaking hoses
 Leaking hoses  Loose Loads (flaps, tarps)
 Loose Loads (flaps, tarps)
 Air system leaks
 Air system leaks  Unadjusted brakes
 Unadjusted brakes

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During your pre-trip inspection, be sure that:
During your pre-trip inspection, be sure that:
 Your engine is not overfilled – this can blow seals.
 Your engine is not overfilled – this can blow seals.
 Your engine is not underfilled – this can make
 Your engine is not underfilled – this can make
your engine run harder and hotter, using more fuel.
your engine run harder and hotter, using more fuel.
 You clean up all spills to prevent engine heating and
 You clean up all spills to prevent engine heating and
burning oil.
burning oil.
What is meant by blow seals?

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 You frequently check your tires carefully – air is
 You frequently check your tires carefully – air is
free! (Do this when the tires are cold)
free! (Do this when the tires are cold)
 You have read your owner’s manual and you
 You have read your owner’s manual and you
know your vehicle well.
know your vehicle well.

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*Tires:
*Tires:
Tires affect fuel consumption!
Tires affect fuel consumption!
Use only properly-inflated, unworn tires, because:
Use only properly-inflated, unworn tires, because:
 1% of fuel is lost for each 10 psi of under-inflation
 1% of fuel is lost for each 10 psi of under-inflation
per tire; and
per tire; and
 Poor tread wastes 15% of fuel for each 10 psi.
 Poor tread wastes 15% of fuel for each 10 psi.
What is under-inflation? Poor
Tread?

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Check and adjust your vehicle
components
and they will last longer.
Any vehicle that is running at
its best will burn less fuel!

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3. USE PROPER STARTING TECHNIQUES.
If you start your vehicle correctly, you will use less fuel.
If you start your vehicle correctly, you will use less fuel.
Here are the ‘rules’ for starting out:
Here are the ‘rules’ for starting out:
 Always start with no throttle – the starting
Always start with no throttle – the starting
amount of fuel is pre-measured;
amount of fuel is pre-measured;
 Do not pump the throttle when starting.
Do not pump the throttle when starting.
This does nothing.
This does nothing.
 Cut down your cranking time.
Cut down your cranking time.
What is throttle? cranking time?

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 Allow the starter to cool and the battery to heat
Allow the starter to cool and the battery to heat
up – the chemical reactions give the battery
up – the chemical reactions give the battery
more power.
more power.
 Do not rev the engine – this wears it out and
Do not rev the engine – this wears it out and
wastes fuel.
wastes fuel.
What doe rev mean?

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Starting a Cold Engine:
 Idle your cold engine for only 3-5 minutes on
Idle your cold engine for only 3-5 minutes on
average. In really cold weather you can increase this
average. In really cold weather you can increase this
to 10 minutes.
to 10 minutes.
 Start your engine in a gear that allows you to not use
Start your engine in a gear that allows you to not use
the throttle.
the throttle.
 Start out slowly to warm the rear end and the
Start out slowly to warm the rear end and the
transmission.
transmission.
 Start out easy! This will warm your tires and your
Start out easy! This will warm your tires and your
transmission, too. You burn more fuel pushing cold
transmission, too. You burn more fuel pushing cold
tires along the road.
tires along the road. And…
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 Warm up the engine under load.
Warm up the engine under load.
Use the proper throttle control
Use the proper throttle control
and do not go for a high speed
and do not go for a high speed
early on.*
early on.*
*Cold engine oil is very sluggish.
If you push down the throttle,
you will pass unburned fuel in the form
of smoke.

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4. USE PROPER OPERATING TECHNIQUES.
Always run your engine in the highest possible gear in order to
Always run your engine in the highest possible gear in order to
keep it in its operating range. This cuts strokes and saves fuel.
keep it in its operating range. This cuts strokes and saves fuel.
Avoid ‘lugging’ or running the engine beyond its rated
Avoid ‘lugging’ or running the engine beyond its rated
capacity.
capacity.
Reduce your rpm. This saves money. You do not have to travel
Reduce your rpm. This saves money. You do not have to travel
more slowly to achieve this: just shift the transmission sooner
more slowly to achieve this: just shift the transmission sooner
and allow the engine torque to build up vehicle speed by
and allow the engine torque to build up vehicle speed by
shifting in a progressive manner. This is called ‘progressive
shifting in a progressive manner. This is called ‘progressive
shifting’.
shifting’.
What is lugging?

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Progressive shifting means using only the
power that you need to get rolling,
then going to the next workable gear.

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Be aware of torque, the force that moves you down the road.
What is torque?

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Use ‘peak torque’, which is when the engine produces the
Use ‘peak torque’, which is when the engine produces the
maximum turning power.
maximum turning power.
This is usually between 1000 and 1300 RPM on big engines
This is usually between 1000 and 1300 RPM on big engines
and slightly lower on medium-sized engines.
and slightly lower on medium-sized engines.
Do not run your engine below this point for any length of
Do not run your engine below this point for any length of
time, since you will burn too much fuel.
time, since you will burn too much fuel.
What is peak torque?

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Use ‘torque rise’.
Use ‘torque rise’.
This is when your engine speed will increase – so right at
This is when your engine speed will increase – so right at
the point where your engine begins to speed up, shift to the
the point where your engine begins to speed up, shift to the
next gear and apply only enough throttle to get the truck
next gear and apply only enough throttle to get the truck
moving and the engine speed up.
moving and the engine speed up.
What is torque rise?

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New engines are designed to burn up all of
the fuel in the fuel system before the RPM
can drop, to prevent raw fuel from being
released by the exhaust system.
If you use peak torque, only the fuel that
you need will be in the system for burning.
The engine speed RPM will drop more
quickly, allowing for a faster shift if needed.
What is raw fuel?

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Remember:
Remember:
Progressive shifting results in you
Progressive shifting results in you
 burning less fuel
 burning less fuel
 getting up to speed faster
 getting up to speed faster
 Not having the engine wind up
 Not having the engine wind up
in your ear forevery gear.
in your ear forevery gear.
Use progressive shifting even
when using an older engine.

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Here’s another thought:
Here’s another thought:
Try to reduce the use of your air conditioning
Try to reduce the use of your air conditioning
system.
system.
Use the flow-through ventilation on your
Use the flow-through ventilation on your
windows instead. This will save you money in fuel.
windows instead. This will save you money in fuel.
What is flow-through ventilation?

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5. Drive properly in traffic.
The ‘style’ that you use to operate in traffic can affect your fuel
The ‘style’ that you use to operate in traffic can affect your fuel
consumption. Here are some pointers:
consumption. Here are some pointers:
Avoid being on and off of the throttle and brakes.
Avoid being on and off of the throttle and brakes.
Maintain appropriate following distances.
Maintain appropriate following distances.
Look far enough ahead to see changes coming.
Look far enough ahead to see changes coming.
Anticipate light changes.
Anticipate light changes.
Avoid repeated lane changes.
Avoid repeated lane changes.

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(Traffic, cont.)
Maintain an even speed control.
Maintain an even speed control.
Control your response to events around you.
Control your response to events around you.
Remember your blind spots. Checking them before moving
Remember your blind spots. Checking them before moving
will allow you to use the brake and throttle less frequently.
will allow you to use the brake and throttle less frequently.
Do not operate when you are tired. You will not be as
Do not operate when you are tired. You will not be as
effective.
effective.
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7. Avoid unnecessary idling.
When you are stopped for any length of time, shut off the engine.
When you are stopped for any length of time, shut off the engine.
This will:
This will:
 save fuel
 save fuel
 reduce maintenance
 reduce maintenance
 extend engine life
 extend engine life
 reduce pollution.
 reduce pollution.
You must always cool down your turbo-charged engine;
however, more than 3-5 minutes is too long and just wastes fuel.

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Do Not Idle!
 Idling your engine wastes up to 1 gallon of fuel/ hour.
 Idling your engine wastes up to 1 gallon of fuel/ hour.
 In terms of engine wear and tear, idling your engine for
 In terms of engine wear and tear, idling your engine for
1 hour equals 3-5 hours on the road at cruising speeds.
1 hour equals 3-5 hours on the road at cruising speeds.
If you are in a cold climate, you can
purchase cab and engine heaters. These
do the job and are cheaper than
burning up your diesel or gasoline.
In B.C., effective February
2009, auxiliary power
units and cab and engine
heaters are PST-exempt.
This reduces the need for
anyone to idle a truck
engine!
What are cruising speeds?

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8. Watch Your Speed.
Be aware of your speed.
Be aware of your speed.
An engine may have to develop another 100 horsepower to
An engine may have to develop another 100 horsepower to
make your truck go only 10 kilometers faster! This burns
make your truck go only 10 kilometers faster! This burns
fuel and wears out your truck.
fuel and wears out your truck.

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To conserve fuel, drive at a consistent speed:

 Anticipate hazards
Anticipate hazards

 Avoid tailgating – avoid the practice of
Avoid tailgating – avoid the practice of
constantly being on the throttle and the brakes.
constantly being on the throttle and the brakes.

 Do not over-use your retarder, as you will then
Do not over-use your retarder, as you will then
have to use your throttle again to build up
have to use your throttle again to build up
speed. This burns up fuel.
speed. This burns up fuel.
What is a retarder?

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Things have changed!
The old speed
formula:
62 MPH formula 350
3:70 = 1 axle
80,000 pounds
10.5 gallons per hour The new speed
formula:
55 MPH formula 350
3:70 = 1 axle
80,000 pounds
8 gallons per hour

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Using the new speed formula will result in your truck
Using the new speed formula will result in your truck
burning less fuel and your engine working less hard.
burning less fuel and your engine working less hard.
And…the speed will still be at the legal limit.
And…the speed will still be at the legal limit.
Lowering your speed from 62 to 55 mph will save 2.5 miles
Lowering your speed from 62 to 55 mph will save 2.5 miles
per gallon. This saving will really add up, especially if your
per gallon. This saving will really add up, especially if your
company has a full fleet!
company has a full fleet!

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9. Another Issue: HORSEPOWER and FUEL COSTS:
Horsepower is actually a unit of measurement:
Horsepower is actually a unit of measurement:
33,000 pounds = 1 foot in 1 minute
33,000 pounds = 1 foot in 1 minute
Many drivers look at the amount of horsepower available
Many drivers look at the amount of horsepower available
when they are determining desirability of a vehicle.
when they are determining desirability of a vehicle.
But this is not always a good thing!
But this is not always a good thing!

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Think of it this way:
Think of it this way:
Horsepower determines how fast you might be able to travel
Horsepower determines how fast you might be able to travel
up a hill.
up a hill.
However, it is torque that actually pushes you up that hill.
However, it is torque that actually pushes you up that hill.
So…how much horsepower do you really need?
So…how much horsepower do you really need?

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Torque is what really does the work for you. Torque is the
Torque is what really does the work for you. Torque is the
twisting action of the drive shaft. It is the work that the engine
twisting action of the drive shaft. It is the work that the engine
produces.
produces.
Torque = Force X Distance
Torque actually decreases with a speed increase of the engine.
Torque actually decreases with a speed increase of the engine.
Horsepower may increase, but torque goes down!
Horsepower may increase, but torque goes down!
The problem is that when torque goes down and horsepower
The problem is that when torque goes down and horsepower
goes up, so does your fuel consumption!
goes up, so does your fuel consumption!
What is an engine’s work?

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What we can learn from this is that horsepower by itself is not
What we can learn from this is that horsepower by itself is not
as important as torque.
as important as torque.
Horsepower burns more fuel and sometimes that horsepower
Horsepower burns more fuel and sometimes that horsepower
is not necessary.
is not necessary.
You may want more horsepower if you are running with heavy
loads on a flat highway, but again, you should determine this
need before purchasing or modifying a vehicle.

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10. Finally…STRESS
REDUCTION
If you are driving like a true Fuel Miser, your stress may be
If you are driving like a true Fuel Miser, your stress may be
reduced! This is because you are:
reduced! This is because you are:
 Not speeding to your destination
Not speeding to your destination
 Not jumping on and off your brakes and throttle
Not jumping on and off your brakes and throttle
 Driving the appropriate vehicle for your purposes
Driving the appropriate vehicle for your purposes
 Driving a vehicle that you have checked over first
Driving a vehicle that you have checked over first
 Spending less on fuel and on vehicle parts
Spending less on fuel and on vehicle parts

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Remember this:
Remember this:
Driving like a “Fuel Miser’ will help you in
Driving like a “Fuel Miser’ will help you in
many ways. You will:
many ways. You will:

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Save Fuel
Save Fuel
Save Money on fuel
Save Money on fuel
Save Money on vehicle components
Save Money on vehicle components

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Be a safer driver
Be a safer driver

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Be a less stressed-out driver!
Be a less stressed-out driver!

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TO CONCLUDE…

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In order to be a true Fuel Miser…:
 Purchase the appropriate vehicle for your job.
 Keep aerodynamics in mind. Make them work for you.
 Always do your pre-trip inspections.
 Use correct starting techniques.

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 Drive properly in traffic.
 Avoid unnecessary idling.
 Be aware of how speed affects your fuel consumption.
 Be aware of how horsepower affects fuel consumption.

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Aerodynamic Drag Any feature of a vehicle that causes wind flow to be blocked
Blind Spot Any area on or around the vehicle that cannot be seen
through turning the head or using the mirrors
Blown Seals The wear-out of engine oil seals
Conventional Style The engine is out in front
Cranking Time The time engine is turning over using the starting motor
Cruising Speeds Speeds of engine operation between peak torque and peak
horsepower
Essential Goods Necessary household, business, or industrial items
Fairing A vehicle add-on used to deflect wind
Flow-through Ventilation Vents in the cab or windows that allow in air
Fuel Miser A driver who makes saving fuel a priority
Gear Ratio Difference in # of teeth between various-sized gears
Horsepower The ability to move 30,000 lbs. 1 vertical foot in 1 minute
Idling Running an engine when it is not producing any “work”

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Lugging Running an engine at a speed where it cannot accelerate
Peak Torque The maximum twisting power an engine can produce
Poor Tread Tire tread is low; tires are worn out
Profit Margins Money made above and beyond the fleet operating cost
Progressive Shifting Shifting the transmission by using only enough RPM to get
to the next gear
Raw fuel Fuel that is unburned
Retarder A device that slows down the engine
Rev the applying of the throttle when no work is being produced.
Throttle Pedal that controls the fuel to the engine
Torque The ability to produce maximum rotation of engine
Torque Rise When accelerating, the torque in the engine rises very quickly
Under-Inflated Tires Tires that have less air inside – results in more fuel used
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Work The motion orcourse now
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power produced by an engine