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by kuyakev on February 13th, 2007

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What is the mileage per gallon of a typical 18 wheeler?

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  • by richard on March 25th, 2007

    richard

    8mpg when I'm on time. 4mpg when I'm behind schedule.

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  • by NutritionMom on February 13th, 2007

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    4 to 6 mpg

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  • by Brettmann on February 25th, 2007

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    4mpg is usual 6 is on a good day.

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  • by truckguy on January 1st, 2008

    truckguy

    I'd say between 4.5 and 7.5 mpg. the new engines with the egr systems on them keep drivng the mpg down, bad for the industry. it depends alot on how the driver of the truck drives, keep his foot out of the pedal, of course it'll be higher, also depends on how heavy the load, there are quite a few factors, but 5.5 is average. cost to fill one up, again depends on the fuel tank size and fuel cost, of course, about $3.50 per gal. of diesel fuel most trucks carry about 300 gallons so about $1000 if completely empty. OUCH

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  • by Abbyguy on December 24th, 2007

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    I get 6.5 all day long.

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  • by Gabrielle46 on December 7th, 2007

    Gabrielle46

    convert this . In south africa between 1.8 and 2.5 kilometers per litre depending engine size and road conditions

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  • by - M.C.S. - Dave on October 28th, 2007

    - M.C.S. - Dave

    Depends on the area you travel. If it is flat ground or hilly. Plus the weather can even make a big difference it the mileage you get. Most that I've driven get about 4 to 7 miles per gallon...........M.C.S.

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  • by akmouch on January 4th, 2008

    akmouch

    it all depends on the motor and the truck and what your haulin

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  • by firehorse on September 2nd, 2009

    firehorse

    My truck gets around 6 and at todays fuel price thats 42 to 45 cents per mile.Fill ups are over 500 dollars

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  • by Thug Life on December 7th, 2009

    Thug Life

    I drive an older model and suprisingly it gets 23-25 mpg. I only have to fill up about once every 2 or 3 weeks.

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  • by truck 56 on April 17th, 2007

    truck 56

    Depending on the weight,weather,speed ur traveling,terrane,and engine size,it could be from 4 mpg to 8 mpg !! 8 being very hard to do !! Bob tailing maybe !!

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