Diesel Engine Fuel Effiency Tips
Operating a diesel fuel vehicle can be expensive, and the fuel costs themselves do not help with that. Luckily, there are many things that drivers can do to make sure their engine is as fuel-efficient as possible.
Use a Fuel Air Separation System
Installing a fuel-air separation system can help to not online increase the fuel economy in most diesel engines, but also improve the vehicle’s horsepower, injector life, torque, throttle response, and more. Fuel-air separation systems have been used in semi-trucks (and similar vehicles) for decades. Many of them also come with warranties, which can give truckers some extra peace of mind.
Plugin When Possible
The engine does a lot to help to power the interior of a truck, as well as to keep it moving. However, depending entirely on the engine can take its toll. Over time, the engine will become less fuel-efficient. So, whenever possible, try to plug into truck stop outlets. This can both help to power the goings-on inside the truck, as well as save a few bucks in fuel costs. According to Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc., doing this can help to save over $3000 annually for full-time truckers.
Ulitlize Cruise Control
Your vehicle’s cruise control is there to help you, so you may as well use it. Cruise control helps to keep an engine healthy by keeping the vehicle at a consistent speed. Speeding up dramatically or slowing down quickly can cause damage to the engine over time. Even if a driver is trying to maintain a consistent speed on the highway, human error still causes the truck to constantly go up and down in speed. Using cruise control helps to prevent this. Remember, even though there is only a little bit of speed change at a time, it can add up as the years go on.
Open the Windows
On hot days, open your windows instead of turning on your air conditioning, if possible. Using the air conditioning, especially for extended periods of time, can take a toll on the engine. Opening the windows does no such thing. So while the breeze might be a little bit annoying, it doesn’t use up any fuel. As a bonus, since opening the windows doesn’t use up any fuel, it also means that opening windows is a less expensive alternative to using the air conditioner.
Truckers spend much of their lives on the road. A healthy engine can make the difference between making their days easy or hard. So, it is only right to do whatever you can to make sure that your diesel engine is working at its peak performance.
