Peterbilt 579 - Fuel - Excess Consumption

DRIVING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
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during steady state driving. In addition
to proper maintenance and good
driving habits, this visual cue can help
minimize the fuel consumption.
1. Optimal Engine Speed
Indicator
Use of Instrument Cluster Display
The Instrument
cluster display
provides information to help the driver
optimize vehicle efciency. Refer to
Instrumentation Cluster
Information on
page 3-14 for details.
A driver will nd
the section describing Trip Information
and the RPM Detail useful.
Fuel - Excess Consumption
The vehicle's fuel consumption is
connected to three important factors:
maintenance, driving habits, and
general condition of the road, trafc
conditions, and vehicle load.
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