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Study of 8 New Trucks, East Coast, USA
Test Subjects:
This test was conducted at a hub on the East Coast. Eight new trucks were divided into two groups:
- Four were in the "Control" group
- Four were in the "Fluid Rx" group
The "Fluid Rx" group was equipped with Magna-Guard Oil Filter Magnets and Fuel Rx Harmonic Balancer Chips.
The Pro One Extreme Lubricants were not included in this study.
Base Line:
Unlike the new Peterbilt with CAT C15 (Rob Jones) test that began with established mpg base line, these new trucks did not have a pre-established mpg base line.
In addition, more than one driver operated each truck. Each truck was operated over varying distances (short and/or long hauls) with varying loads.
Please note that although all vehicles were identical new trucks, on september 20 2007 we documented 8 different mpg data points ranging from 3.905 mpg to 5.270 mpg, a variation of 25.9%.
Results after 90-days via Qualcomm Sensor TRACKS Report: 3.96% Increase
This study represents a worse case scenario in documenting actual improvements in mpg in that we begin without an established mpg base line, and the test vehicles are operated over a wide range of variables including different drivers.
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| Qualcomm Sensor TRACKS Report -- Fall 2007 Study |
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Sep 20 |
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Oct 22 |
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Nov 20 |
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| Unit # |
Start mi |
Start Date |
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QC mpg |
Miles |
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QC mpg |
Miles |
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QC mpg |
Miles |
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| 33481 Control |
27 |
Aug 19 |
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4.855 |
11,460 |
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5.275 |
15,324 |
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5.075 |
12,199 |
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| 33508 Control |
28 |
Aug 21 |
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4.325 |
8,119 |
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4.230 |
11,289 |
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4.355 |
1,208 |
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| 33534 Control |
28 |
Aug 20 |
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4.225 |
9,880 |
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4.095 |
12,663 |
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3.960 |
7,499 |
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| 33512 Control |
961 |
Aug 21 |
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4.650 |
9,643 |
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4.720 |
13,696 |
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4.590 |
9,205 |
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| Total Miles |
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39,102 |
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53,172 |
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30,111 |
122,385 |
| Average mpg |
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4.513 |
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4.580 |
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4.495 |
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4.529 |
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| 33474 Fluid Rx |
69 |
Aug 16 |
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5.270 |
7,791 |
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5.350 |
10,935 |
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5.695 |
10,238 |
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| 33475 Fluid Rx |
28 |
Aug 16 |
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4.670 |
12,870 |
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4.540 |
13,461 |
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4.440 |
5,017 |
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| 33477 Fluid Rx |
26 |
Aug 14 |
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3.905 |
10,510 |
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4.035 |
12,952 |
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3.830 |
9,165 |
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| 33511 Fluid Rx |
961 |
Aug 16 |
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4.635 |
9,676 |
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4.810 |
12,857 |
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4.730 |
5,362 |
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| Total Miles |
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40,847 |
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50,205 |
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29,782 |
120,834 |
| Average mpg |
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4.620 |
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4.683 |
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4.670 |
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4.657 |
| vs. Control |
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0.107 |
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0.104 |
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0.178 |
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0.128 |
| % Difference |
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2.371 |
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2.264 |
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3.960 |
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2.826 |
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