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19 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2007 at 12:22 PM
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 28, 2006 1:07 pm) My only concern is I'm only getting 20 mpg city and 22 mpg hwy. However, the highway miles are 2 lane state highways in Western Michigan that I drive at 55 to 60 mph. This past weekend I drove the Interstate and was surprised that when I hit 65 mph my rpm's fell from 21,000 to 18,000 and when I backed off to 60 mph they fell to 16,000 compared to 19,000 the tach usually reads at that speed. Unless I'm counting wrong I'm already in 5th gear. I'm new to Turbo Diesels so maybe this is common? |
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Replying to: tjm3472 (Jul 27, 2006 9:16 am) The funny thing is if you are not carefull you could be crusing around town doing 35 mph around 1900 RPM which will KILL your MPG. Feather the pedal 
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Replying to: tjm3472 (Jul 27, 2006 9:16 am) When you speed up to 65 the auto changes into 5th (with both 4th and 5th gears being overdrive). Now that you are in 5th the trans will lock and you can slow back to 60 without shifting back to 4th gear. Don't ask me why if you are driving at 61 it doesn't shift into 5th. As for your milage at 1000 miles i was getting 22mpg average and by 7000 miles i was getting 25 mpg average.
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Replying to: tjm3472 (Jul 27, 2006 9:16 am) My CRD is very happy on Meijer diesel - I recommend it if you haven't already tried it. Much happier than on most diesel from other gas stations or truck stops. I am guessing that the Meijer diesel has a higher cetane rating.
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Replying to: zachinmi (Jul 27, 2006 3:50 pm) The CRD runs very smooth on B10/20. ZERO smoke and it keeps the garage smelling good. Well good as opposed to smelling like a gas station. Amocco Premium Diesel is 54 cetane in the spring and summer months and 50 in the winter. Not too shabby. A friend of mine who also owns a CRD called Amocco and verified the ratings.
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Replying to: manley (Jul 27, 2006 12:26 pm) I've been using B5 from Crystal Flash, but since that station is on the other side of town I'll have to go to the Meijer's station down the street sooner or later. |
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Replying to: tjm3472 (Jul 27, 2006 9:16 am) Mileage will climb as you put more on. Mine improved steadily til I got to about 11,000 miles. Now it's no worse than 20 City in the winter with below zero starts and no better than 30.5 Summer highway cruising. Above 60 mph the mileage starts to drop a bit, I dont' think the Libby is exactly the finest aerodynamic objet. Don't get too worried about all the problems people put on this site until you have one. I haven't had but one problem in over 20,000 miles. 
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Replying to: 05crdjeep (Jul 28, 2006 6:20 am)  24,000 miles and have had no major issues besides getting used to the shifting to increase my fuel economy
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