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Q: What is the effect of weight on fuel mileage for a semi?
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What is average fuel mileage for semi trucks in the U.S.A.?

depending on the truck, the weight of cargo etc . the fuel milage can be anywhere from 4 mpg to about 9 mpg


What is the fuel mileage for different semi trucks?

They will range from 4 to 7 miles per gallon.


What is typical fuel mileage for older diesel semi tractor trailer rigs on the highway?

3-6 mpg


What fuel mileage should you expect from a freightliner Columbia semi with a 500 hp Detroit with 342 rear axle ratio on low profile 22.5 tires Tall aerodynamic sleeper configuration?

Four to eight MPG, depending on the weight of the load and the terrain you're driving on. Hills will be murder on your fuel mileage, especially with those 3.42s.


Semi truck gas mileage?

Between four and nine MPG, depending on factors such as weight, terrain, gear ratios, etc.


What semi truck gets best fuel mileage?

An aerodynamic cab one, like a Freightliner Cascadia, International ProStar or Volvo VN680.


What is typical fuel mileage for diesel semi tractor-trailer rigs on the highway?

Four to eight miles per gallon, all factors dependent.


How many miles per gallon do semi-trucks get?

According to the Elmo Kandel, Editor and Publisher of Article Click, a highly efficient semi-truck will get 6 to 8 miles per gallon. Fuel mileage will vary greatly based on the weight of the truck and payload and environmental factors such as wind and grade. Fuel mieage can drop to 4 miles per gallon in less efficient trucks - you need to go to www.fairtran.com to find out more.


Is tailing a semi down the highway a good way to increase miles per gallon?

yes it will increase your fuel mileage. if you get close enough you can back out of the throttle and feel your vehicle being pulled along due to the drafting effect caused by filling the vacuum void following any object forcing its way thru the air. i would definitely advise you to not do this at any time however. the increase in your fuel mileage comes at a price for the truck as decreased fuel mileage. if you do not want to pay for your fuel consumption, i can guarantee the truck driver won't want to either. besides the safety factor of the truck driver not being able to see you, do not be surprised if the truck driver suddenly brakes hard and you eat his trailer bumper.


What is the weight of an empty semi trailer?

Depends on size of truck and trailer, size of fuel tanks. But a good guest would be about 35,000 lbs.


Why does semi skimmed milk have less effect on body weight?

Semi skinned has less calories than whole milk, but more than skimmed. If you have gotten your eating habits just dialed in for one type, but then switch to another you can expect a change in body weight.


What is the fuel efficiency of a semi truck?

The average fuel economy of a semi truck is between 5 and 7 mpg when loaded.